come on strong
Be overly aggressive
To come on strong is to make an aggressive or forceful impression, often in romantic pursuit or persuasion.
Someone who comes on strong may overwhelm with intensity, enthusiasm, or directness: He came on strong at first, texting constantly, but she found it off-putting.
The phrase can also describe making a vigorous effort or showing sudden improvement: The team came on strong in the second half.
Onward in direction
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
- advancesForward movements or progress
- pursuingSeeking to attain
hitting on · propositioning · amorous · brazen · obvious · unsubtle · persistent · eager
Courageous and daring
- confidentSure of oneself
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- dominantHaving superior influence
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
pushy · intense · direct · blunt · insistent · overbearing · persistent · relentless
forward
Onward in direction
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
- advancesForward movements or progress
pursuing · hitting on · propositioning · amorous · brazen · obvious · unsubtle · pursuing · persistent · eager
bold
Courageous and daring
- confidentSure of oneself
- aggressiveHostile and confrontational
- dominantHaving superior influence
forceful · pushy · intense · direct · blunt · insistent · overbearing · persistent · relentless · unapologetic
come on stronghold back
Prevent forward movement
play it cool · take it slow · tone it down · back off · tread lightly
come on stronghint
Indirect suggestion
play hard to get · beat around the bush · keep a low profile · fly under the radar
come, comes, coming, comer, comers, strong, stronger, strongest, strongly