make one's markBE SUCCESSFUL, distinguish oneself, succeed, be a success, prosper, get ahead/on, make good, make it, make the grade, find a place in the sun
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
make one's mark 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. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲