put the moves on

phrase

US, informal

: to do or say things in an effort to start a sexual relationship with someone

He accused me of trying to put the moves on his girlfriend.

Examples of put the moves on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jasmine put the moves on — even with cameras around — and tried to get Gino to engage in some intimate time. — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 19 June 2023

The next day, Chuggs and Liam put the moves on every woman in the villa. — Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 3 July 2021

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