make one's mark

make (one's) mark

To do something that will be remembered or that makes one famous or successful; to do something that is very important or meaningful. The actress first made her mark with her incredible performance as Lady Macbeth on Broadway. I chose to pursue a career in medical research so that I might someday make my mark in the world with a groundbreaking discovery.

make one's mark

Achieve distinction, as in Terry soon made his mark as an organist. This expression transfers a written or printed symbol to a strong impression. [Mid-1800s] Also see make a name for oneself.

词组	make one's mark
释义	make one's mark make (one's) mark To do something that will be remembered or that makes one famous or successful; to do something that is very important or meaningful. The actress first made her mark with her incredible performance as Lady Macbeth on Broadway. I chose to pursue a career in medical research so that I might someday make my mark in the world with a groundbreaking discovery. See also: make, mark Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. make one's mark Achieve distinction, as in Terry soon made his mark as an organist. This expression transfers a written or printed symbol to a strong impression. [Mid-1800s] Also see make a name for oneself. See also: make, mark The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: a straw will show which way the wind blows (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you a/the feel of (something) all right (one) could use (something) a crack at (someone or something) a walking a walking (something) (you) wanna make something of it? (one) never would have guessed
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