make one's mark

The phrase "make one's mark" is commonly used to describe achieving notable success or leaving a significant impact in a particular field or situation.

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Definition

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(idiomatic)To achieve recognition or distinction in a specific area.

Example

  • She made her mark in the tech industry by developing innovative software.

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(idiomatic)To leave a lasting impression or impact on a situation or group of people.

Example

  • His speech at the conference really made its mark on the audience.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "make one's mark":

make one's bonesmake a dentmark outmake a pointmark timeblaze a trailmark offmark downmake a differencemake wavesmake one's bowmake a statementstand outmake something ofmake an entrancewin one's spursmake a playfind one's placestrike a strokestrike a blowhave one's name written all overmake good