make a pass at (one)

make a pass at (one)

To make sexual advances toward or propositions to one; to hit on one. Do you think she was making a pass at me, or was she just being nice? I'm tired of complete strangers making a pass at me when I go out.See also: make, pass

make a pass at someone

to flirt with or suggest sexual activity with someone. Can you believe it? Larry made a pass at me! No one ever makes a pass at me.See also: make, pass

make a pass at something

to fly over or close by something. The plane made a pass at the landing field and pulled up at the last minute. The bird made a pass at me because I got too close to its nest.See also: make, pass

make a pass at

1. Flirt or make advances to someone, especially of a sexual nature, as in "Men seldom make passes at girls who wear glasses" (Dorothy Parker, Not So Deep As A Well, 1936). [1920s] 2. Also, take a pass at. Make an attempt, as in I've made a pass at opening it but had no luck, or Jake, will you take a pass at changing the oil? This usage employs pass in the sense of a "jab" or "poke." [Colloquial; 1900s] Also see make a stab at. See also: make, pass

make a pass at someone

INFORMALIf someone makes a pass at you, they try to begin a romantic or sexual relationship with you. Nancy wasn't sure if Dirk was making a pass at her.See also: make, pass, someone

make a pass at

make an amorous or sexual advance to.See also: make, pass

make a ˈpass at somebody

(informal) make a direct approach to somebody you are interested in sexually: He can’t resist making a pass at every woman he meets.See also: make, pass, somebody