| 词组 | on the make |
| 释义 | on the make Theme: AMBITION mod. ambitious; attempting to be great.That young lawyer is sure on the make.This university is on the make. on the make1. Increasing or advancing towards great financial or social success. I hear John's company is really on the make these days! They're really up-and-coming in the real estate market. 2. Seeking wealth, success, or an improved social status, often ruthlessly or in a self-serving manner. Ever since graduation, Thomas has been on the make, using anyone he knows or can exploit to further his career. 3. Seeking sexual partners or activity; making sexual advances or propositions. John turns into a real slimeball when he gets drunk and is out on the make. on the make1. building or developing; being made. There is a company that is on the make. That was a very good sales strategy, John. You're a real-estate agent on the make. 2. making sexual advances; seeking sexual activities. It seems like Bill is always on the make. He should meet Sally, who is also on the make. on the make1. Seeking personal gain, as in Tom's a young man on the make-he doesn't care whom he offends. [Slang; second half of 1800s] 2. Looking for sexual conquest, as in After several affairs, Peter got the reputation of being a man on the make. [Slang; c. 1920] on the make1 intent on gain, typically in a rather unscrupulous way. 2 looking for a sexual partner. informalon the ˈmake(informal, disapproving)1 trying openly to become successful, rich, etc: Jack was a young man on the make. Not so much for fame, but for money. 2 trying to find a sexual partner: He thought I was on the make so came over and asked me to dance. on the make mod. ambitious; attempting to be great. That young lawyer is sure on the make. on the makeSlang1. Aggressively striving for financial or social improvement: a young executive on the make. 2. Eagerly seeking a sexual partner. |
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