make an impression on

make an impression on someone

to produce a positive memorable effect on someone while one is present. (Akin to leave an impression (on someone).) Tom made quite an impression on the banker.
See also: impression, make, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • not know what to make of
  • not know what to make of (someone or something)
  • make a hit with
  • make a hit with (someone or something)
  • a paper tiger
  • paper tiger
  • sound as if
  • sound as if (something)
  • sound like (something)
  • leave a bad taste in one's mouth