make a pass at
idiom
: to do or say something that clearly shows one wants to begin a romantic or sexual relationship with (someone)
He made a pass at his wife's friend.
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Chandler makes a huge decision to quit his job after a female coworker tries to make a pass at him.
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“Make a pass at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20pass%20at. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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