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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Sabina	[sə'bainə]
Tenzin	-	Tibetan, Bhutanese
Marin	['mærin]
Mailys	-	French
Tianna	tee-AN-ə	English (Modern)
Jeanne	ZHAHN (French), JEEN (English)	French, English