🗓️ Idiom: Make Your Mark (verb)
💬 Meaning
- To have a strong impact or influence in your field.
- To achieve something that people remember.
🧠 Example Sentences
- She made her mark in the company by leading the digital transformation project.
- Young entrepreneurs are eager to make their mark in the global market.
- He made his mark as a mentor by helping new employees grow in their roles.
🏛️ Origin
The phrase comes from the literal act of leaving a mark or signature to show identity or influence. It has been used since the 16th century to mean leaving a lasting impression through actions or achievements.
📝 Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blank:
He wanted to _______ his mark on the advertising industry.
Answer
make
2. Multiple choice:
What does “make your mark” mean?
a) To damage something
b) To have a strong impact or influence
c) To sign a document
Answer
b) To have a strong impact or influence
3. Change the sentence using “make your mark”:
“She became well known for her work in sustainable business practices.”
Answer
She made her mark through her work in sustainable business practices.
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Rob is a CELTA qualified English teacher with 15 years of international experience. He has a BSc and PGDip from Loughborough and St Andrews universities in the UK. He has taught in Thailand and Saudi Arabia and now works with professionals worldwide.
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