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make a play for [someone or something]1. To attempt to attract someone romantically. I know she's way out of my league, but I'm going to make a play for Stacy.2. To attempt to attain something, often through some kind of plan or scheme. We need a quarterback, so we're going to make a play for Jones in the offseason. Most start-ups are formed in the hope that some huge corporation will make a play for them before they get too big.See also: make, play
make a play forTry to attract someone's interest, especially romantic interest. For example, Bill has been making a play for Anne, but so far it hasn't gotten him anywhere. [Slang; c. 1900] See also: make, play
make a play for attempt to attract or attain. informal 1999 Independent Tracie was seenheading out for a club to make a play for a cute barman. See also: make, play
make a ˈplay for somebody/something [especially American English] make a well-planned attempt to get something you want: He was making a play for a top government position. If you want to make a play for her, send her flowers.See also: make, play, somebody, somethingSee also:
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make a play forIdiom[s]: make a play [for sb]
Theme: FLIRTATION
to attempt to attract the romantic interest of someone. [Informal.]
Ann made a play for Bill, but he wasn't interested in her.
I knew he liked me, but I never thought he'd make a play.
make a play for|make|playv. phr., slang To try to get the interest or liking of; flirt with; attract. Bob made a play for the pretty new girl. John made a play for the other boys' votes for class president.
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