make a pass at someone

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.

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make a pass at someone

INFORMAL

If someone makes a pass at you, they try to begin a romantic or sexual relationship with you. Nancy wasn't sure if Dirk was making a pass at her.

See also: make, pass, someone

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