词组 | make advances to them |
释义 | (redirected from make advances to them)make advancesTo approach someone in a flirtatious, amorous, or sexual manner; to try or begin to seduce someone. Terry was fired after he began making advances at his secretary. I really wish I could go out to a bar or a club without a half dozen men making advances. make advances to (someone)To approach someone in a flirtatious, amorous, or sexual manner; to try or begin to seduce someone. 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. make advances to someoneand make advances at someoneto 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. make advances1. Attempt to make someone's acquaintance or make overtures, as in The ambassador knew that the ministers would soon make advances to him. [Late 1600s] 2. Approach amorously or sexually, as in His wife accused him of making advances to the nanny. [c. 1700] Also see make a pass at. |
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