on the make
American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms:
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on the make
1.
Seeking personal gain, as in Tom's a young man on the make--he doesn't care whom he offends. [Slang; second half of 1800s]
2.
Looking for sexual conquest, as in After several affairs, Peter got the reputation of being a man on the make. [Slang; c. 1920]
McGraw-Hill Slang Dictionary:
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on the make
mod. ambitious; attempting to be great. That young lawyer is sure on the make.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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