make history
make history
To do something historically significant; to do something important that will be remembered and recorded for a long time. She made history by becoming the first woman to hold the position. They are trying to make history as the only team ever to come back from an 0-3 start.
See also: history, make
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make history
Do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history, as in That first space flight made history. [Mid-1800s]
See also: history, make
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
make history
do something that is remembered in or influences the course of history.See also: history, make
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
go down in/make ˈhistory
be or do something so important that it will be recorded in history: Roger Bannister made history as the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes. This battle will go down in history as one of our most important victories.See also: down, go, history, make
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
make history
To do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history: The first space flight made history.
See also: history, make
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a/the feel of (something)
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a crack at (someone or something)
- all right
- (you) wanna make something of it?
- all for the best
- a thing of the past
- a slew of (something)
- a bird in the hand