make advances to

make advances to (one)

To approach one in a flirtatious, amorous, or sexual manner; to try or begin to seduce one. Terry was fired after he began making advances to his secretary. I really wish I could go out to a bar or a club without a half dozen men making advances to me.

See also: advance, make, to

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make advances to someone

 and make advances at someone

to flirt with someone; to begin to seduce someone. She began making advances to me, and I left the room. Mary made advances at every male she encountered.

See also: advance, make, to

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