on the make

phrase

1
: in quest of a higher social or financial status
2
: in search of sexual adventure
3
: in the process of forming, growing, or improving

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“On the make.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20make. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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