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
Zenzi	TSEN-tsee	German
Drusilla	droo-SIL-ə (English)	Biblical, Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin
Couch	[kautʃ]
Minta	MIN-tə	English (Rare)
Doretta	-	English
Lee	[li:]