make a play for

phrase

1

: to try to get (someone or something)

She made a play for the job, but she didn't get it.

2

: to try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with (someone)

He made a play for her.

Examples of make a play for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Democrats will make a play for the purple district, experts say this one is likely their biggest uphill climb. — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

And Robinson is every bit as deserving of similar consideration among teams who have the cap space to make a play for his services. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

If Garrett does indeed truly become available on the open market, a handful of teams will surely try to make a play for him. — Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

Two free throws by Falcons senior Iman Firmin provided yet another lead change, needing to make a play for his team. — Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2026

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