What does after yourself mean?
What a mess! I've told you to clean up after yourself.

Could after yourself mean after you cause havoc somewhere? Thank you.

Question

What does after yourself mean?
What a mess! I've told you to clean up after yourself.

Could after yourself mean after you cause havoc somewhere? Thank you.

Answer

'after yourself', means, in this context, that you should clean up the mess you yourself have made. It is a way of saying pay attention to what you have done and do not leave things for others.

~Samantha  :)