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to come on to
01
to make a sexual or romantic advance toward someone, often flirtatiously
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on to
Base verb
come
Present tense
come on to
3rd person singular
comes on to
Present participle
coming on to
Past simple
came on to
Past participle
come on to
What does "to come on to" mean in dating slang?
The phrase "to come on to" means to flirt with or show romantic or sexual interest in someone, often in a noticeable or forward way. The structure uses "come on" as an expression of initiating attraction, with "to" indicating the target person. It can range from mild flirting to more direct advances depending on context. The phrase is commonly used in everyday English and is often neutral but can imply unwanted attention if the advance is not welcomed.
Examples
He tried to come on to her at the party.
