make a pass at somebody

make a pass at (one)

To make sexual advances toward or propositions to one; to hit on one. Do you think she was making a pass at me, or was she just being nice? I'm tired of complete strangers making a pass at me when I go out.

See also: make, pass

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

make a ˈpass at somebody

(informal) make a direct approach to somebody you are interested in sexually: He can’t resist making a pass at every woman he meets.

See also: make, pass, somebody

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017