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to make a move on sb
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to try to begin a sexual or romantic relationship with a particular person
What is the origin of the idiom "make a move on someone" and when to use it?
The idiom "make a move on someone" is believed to have originated in the 19th century. It is thought to be a reference to the idea of making a physical move on someone, such as by touching them or kissing them. The idiom has since come to mean to make an attempt to pursue someone romantically, either physically or verbally.
Example
John has been waiting for the right moment to make a move on Mary and ask her out for coffee.
Alex and Taylor have been friends for a while, but recently, Alex decided to make a move on Taylor and express deeper feelings.
Haley wasn't sure if Jake was interested, so she decided to make a move on him by asking if he'd like to go to a movie together.
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