on the make
The phrase "on the make" is used informally to describe someone who is actively seeking personal gain, whether in terms of romance, social status, or financial advancement.
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Definition
C1Social and Financial
(informal)Actively seeking to improve one's social or financial status, often by aggressive or unscrupulous means.
Example
- He was clearly on the make, using every opportunity to climb the corporate ladder.
C1Romantic
(informal)Actively looking for romantic or sexual encounters, often in a persistent or opportunistic way.
Example
- The club was full of people on the make, hoping to find a date for the night.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the make":
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