make one's mark

make one's mark
make one's mark
to do something that allows one to receive appropriate recognition. •

Perry made his mark by inventing a special kind of holder for a cell phone.

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{v. phr.} To become known to many people; do well the work you started to do; make a reputation. * /Shakespeare made his mark as a playwright./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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