on the make

on the make
амер.; разг.
1) стремящийся к наживе, стремящийся получить выгоду
2) стремящийся завоевать чьё-л. расположение
3) ищущий любовных приключений

There are few more impressive sights in the world than a Scotsman on the make. — Трудно найти более впечатляющее зрелище, чем вид шотландца, пытающегося за кем-либо приударить.

You mean he was still on the make? At his age? — Ты считаешь, что он всё ещё ищет любовных утех? В его-то возрасте?

4) делающий успехи, развивающийся

Англо-русский современный словарь. 2014.

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