scar (one) for life
scar (one) for life
To leave an indelible impression upon one's memory or psyche for the rest of one's life. Often used in passive constructions. Seeing her parents die in such a terrible manner scarred the poor girl for life. I hope such a traumatic event like that won't scar him for life!
See also: life, scar
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- at doorstep
- at (one's) doorstep
- (one's) jollies
- at (one's) expense
- at expense
- at somebody's expense
- at someone's expense
- be remembered as (something)
- be remembered as/for something
- be in somebody's good graces