on the make
在形成中,在增長,在改進,大有希望的;追逐名利,唯利是圖
Make, n. Structure, texture, constitution of parts; construction; shape; form.
It our perfection of so frail a make
As every plot can undermine and shake? --Dryden.
On the make, (a) bent upon making great profits; greedy of gain. [Low, U. S.] (b) seeking higher social status or a higher employment position. (c) seeking a sexual partner; looking for sexual adventure.
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