come on to
C1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
to flirt with someone in a strong or obvious way
Literal meaning: to move toward and onto someone
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
to behave in a sexually or romantically forward way toward someone
"She accused the producer of coming on to young actresses at auditions."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Usually implies behavior that is obvious, unwanted, or too strong. Often used critically.
Commonly used with
me her him customers students colleagues
Forms
Base
come on to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
comes on to
he/she/it
Past simple
came on to
yesterday
Past participle
come on to
have + pp
-ing form
coming on to
continuous
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