Come on to Meaning in English
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
KUHM-awn-too, KUHM-awn-tuh, KUHM-awn-ti
kˈʌm/ /ˈɒn/ /tˈuː
kuhm-ON-too
Definition
To try to show romantic or sexual interest in someone, usually in a direct or obvious way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and sometimes has a negative or unwelcome tone, suggesting the advances are obvious or bold. Commonly heard in dating contexts. Not to be confused with 'come onto' (move onto a new topic/location). You might hear, 'He was really coming on to her at the party.'
Spanish: insinuarse a - tirarle la onda aPortuguese (BR): dar em cima de - paquerarPortuguese (PT): dar em cima de - seduzirChinese (Simplified): 调情 - 搭讪Chinese (Traditional): 調情 - 搭訕Hindi: इशारा करना (रूमानी अर्थ में)Arabic: يغازل - يتحرّش (غزليًا)Bengali: ঠাট্টা-ইঙ্গিতে আগ্রহ প্রকাশ করা - প্রলোভন দেখানো (রোমান্টিক অর্থে)Russian: клеиться - заигрывать (романтический смысл)Japanese: 言い寄る - アプローチする (恋愛的に)Vietnamese: tán tỉnh - ve vãn (theo nghĩa lãng mạn)Korean: 작업을 걸다 - 대시하다Turkish: asılmak - yürümek (romantik anlamda)Urdu: چاپلوسی کرنا (رومانوی انداز میں) - اظہارِ رغبت کرناIndonesian: merayu - menggoda (secara romantis)
Example Sentences
He always comes on to new employees.
basic
Did you see him come on to her at the party?
basic
She didn't like it when he came on to her.
basic
I can't believe Mike came on to the boss last night!
natural
If someone comes on to you and you feel uncomfortable, just walk away.
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He thought she was flirting, but really she wasn't coming on to him at all.
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