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
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

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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
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  • 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