make a move on somebody
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 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
- make a move on
- make a move on (one)
- 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) might do worse