To Move On, To Make a Move and To Make a Move on Someone

TO MOVE ON, TO MAKE A MOVE AND TO MAKE A MOVE ON SOMEONE

TO MOVE ON:

Moving on is basically to “move forward”, in Spanish is what we call “Superar” “Echar pa’ lante”, to leave behind (dejar atrás) something that is affecting you or something that isn’t convenient.

Scenarios:  Tania just broke up with her ex and she is still very sad and mopey.

-        We all agree Tania should MOVE ON , she should try to meet new people

Matthew scored an own goal during a soccer match and he thinks he should leave the team.

-        Matthew seriously you have to MOVE ON, this things happen and it wasn’t your fault!

TO MAKE A MOVE

Making a move is basically “taking action” or go do something you really want to happen and you could potentially make it happen, when you make a move you stop being hesitant

-        I am going to MAKE A MOVE and tell my boss if I can get a promotion – Yes, I think it is about time you get better paid.

-        You better MAKE A MOVE fast and buy your tickets, they will be more expensive if you wait longer!

TO MAKE A MOVE ON SOMEONE (ROMANTICALLY): Ask someone on a date, show that person you like him or her (it could be saying something nice about their appearance, flirting).

-        Hey you know what? I really like that new girl from art class – Well, you should MAKE A MOVE ON her, maybe ask her out on a date and see what happens!

-        I MADE A MOVE ON my neighbor, the other day at the grocery store I complimented him about his nice muscles, but then I found out he has a girlfriend L