make one's mark
verb1
Idiomatic To make, or leave, a lasting impression, especially to achieve prominent success.
- Terry, almost inevitably, made his mark on the game when he headed Chelsea back in front seconds before the interval, sending a scrambled finish past Szczesny from Lampard's corner.2011 October 29, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport:
2
To sign (a document) by making a cross or other mark.
- Related terms
- mark, no-mark, remarkable