put the moves on

An attempt to ingratiate oneself with a member of the opposite (or not) sex; to show oneself at best advantage before such a person in the hope of closer acquaintance and possible seduction.

-- Did you see Jack put the moves on that chick at the dance?

-- Yeah, I wonder if he scored...

by Titov December 10, 2013

put the moves on the ficus

To make advances toward someone in an attempt to hopefully have sex with them.

"I saw Kyle trying to put the moves on the ficus with some hot girl at the party last night."

by 24shotsofjager November 22, 2016