put the make on

• put the moves on

put the make on

1. (transitive) To pursue with romantic interest, especially in an aggressive, sexually suggestive manner.
   • 1978, "High Steppin' to stardom (Film review of Saturday Night Fever)," Time, 3 Apr.,

     His girl—the one he has been trying unsuccessfully to put the make on—hears the longing and the edge of desperation in his voice and kisses him on the cheek.

• flirt with
• hit on
• hustle (someone)

• on the make