Leave your mark on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫiv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈmɑɹk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LEEV yor MARK on
lˈiːv/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈɑːk/ /ˈɒn
LEEV yaw MAHK on
Definition
To have a lasting influence or effect on someone or something, so that people remember you or your actions.
Usage & Nuances
This is a figurative, somewhat formal or literary expression. Commonly used when talking about achievements, legacy, or impact ('leave your mark on history', 'leave your mark on the world'). Not used for physical marks.
Spanish: dejar tu huella en - dejar tu marca enPortuguese (BR): deixar sua marca emPortuguese (PT): deixar a sua marca emChinese (Simplified): 在...留下你的印记Chinese (Traditional): 在...留下你的印記Hindi: पर अपनी छाप छोड़नाArabic: تترك بصمتك علىBengali: নিজের ছাপ রেখে যাওয়া - নিজের প্রভাব ফেলাRussian: оставить свой след - повлиять (на что-либо)Japanese: 足跡を残す - 印象を残すVietnamese: để lại dấu ấn - để lại ảnh hưởngKorean: 자신의 흔적을 남기다 - 영향력을 남기다Turkish: izini bırakmak - etkisini bırakmakUrdu: اپنا نشان چھوڑنا - اپنی پہچان چھوڑناIndonesian: meninggalkan jejak - memberi pengaruh
Example Sentences
She wants to leave her mark on the world by helping others.
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Great artists leave their mark on history.
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Teachers can leave their mark on their students’ lives.
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He hopes to leave his mark on the company before retiring.
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Many travelers want to leave their mark on every place they visit.
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If you work hard, you can really leave your mark on this project.
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