make a move on (one)

make a move on (one)

To attempt to attract one romantically. The term is usually used negatively. Ew, that guy made a move on you? He's like twice your age.

See also: make, move, on

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make a move on someone

to attempt to seduce someone. Was he making a move on me? I think he was. Jed is known for making moves on young women.

See also: make, move, on

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make a move on (or put the moves on)

make a proposition to someone, especially of a sexual nature. informal

See also: make, move, on

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make a ˈmove on somebody

(informal)
1 try to start a sexual relationship with somebody: He made a move on me at the party.
2 (sport) try to pass somebody who is front of you in a race: Singleton made a move on Bell to promote himself into second position.

See also: make, move, on, somebody

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