ДЕЛАТЬ АВАНСЫ
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1. [subj: human or collect]
⇒ to approach s.o. (repeatedly) showing that one is well-disposed toward him (usu. in order to secure his support in sth. or to interest him in sth. - some deal, a job etc):
- X делает Y-y авансы••≈ X makes advances toward (to) Y;
- X makes overtures to Y.
♦ Вы говорите, что эта фирма делает вам авансы? Учтите, у них очень плохая репутация.You say that firm is making overtures to you? Bear in mind that they have a very bad reputation.
2. [subj: human, female]
⇒ to encourage a man (through coquettish behavior) to flirt with or court one:
- X делает Y-y авансы••≈ X makes a play for Y;
- X makes a move on Y;
- X casts coquettish glances Y's way.
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