on the make

Etymology
From, related to.

Prepositional phrase

 * 1)  Actively seeking a romantic encounter or relationship.
 * 2)  Actively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.
 * 1)  Actively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.