make a play



make a play (for someone)

to attempt to attract the romantic interest of someone. Ann made a play for Bill, but he wasn't interested in her. I knew he liked me, but I never thought he'd make a play.
See also: make, play

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
IzaÄK-Dutch
Jeffries['dʒefriz]
KaleviKAH-le-veeFinnish
MargarÉTaMAWR-gaw-ray-tawHungarian
Semyonsye-MYON, see-MYONRussian
Timothei-Old Church Slavic