leave (your/its) mark (on (someone/something))

to have an effect that changes someone or something.

Another storm left its mark on California, knocking down trees and power lines across the state.

Usage notes: often used in the phrase leave your mark on the world - to be successful or famous:

I hope to leave my mark on the world through my music.

• your own man
• your own person
• your own woman
• your own worst enemy
• your pound of flesh
• your road to Damascus
• your salad days
• your sea legs
• your smart mouth
• yours truly
• your tail between legs
• your tail between your legs
• your two cents
• your two cents worth
• your way out of a paper bag
• your wedding tackle
• your whole world came crashing down around
• your whole world came crashing down around you
• you said it
• You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
• You should be so lucky!
• You've got me there.
• You've made your bed .
• You've made your bed and you'll have to lie in it.
• You wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.