make a move on

Related to make a move on: so much for, take a back seat, worse for wear, without a hitch, along the lines

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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • make a move on (one)
  • make a move on somebody
  • make a play for
  • make a play for (someone or something)
  • make a play for somebody/something
  • make a play for someone
  • make a play for something
  • snatching
  • cradle-snatching
  • (one) could do worse