Make history Meaning in English
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈhɪstɝi/, /ˈhɪstɹi
MAYK HIS-ter-ee
mˈeɪk/ /hˈɪstəɹˌi
MAYK HIS-tuh-ree
Definition
To do something so important, unique, or memorable that it will be recorded and remembered in the future.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for significant achievements or firsts, especially in sports, science, politics, or social movements. It's a positive, dramatic expression. Common in the phrase 'You just made history!' Not used for small events or daily actions.
Spanish: hacer historiaPortuguese (BR): fazer históriaPortuguese (PT): fazer históriaChinese (Simplified): 创造历史Chinese (Traditional): 創造歷史Hindi: इतिहास रचनाArabic: يصنع التاريخBengali: ইতিহাস সৃষ্টি করা - ইতিহাস গড়াRussian: войти в историю - совершить историческое событиеJapanese: 歴史を作る - 歴史に名を刻むVietnamese: làm nên lịch sửKorean: 역사를 만들다Turkish: tarih yazmakUrdu: تاریخ رقم کرنا - تاریخ بناناIndonesian: membuat sejarah
Example Sentences
She hopes her invention will make history someday.
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The athlete made history by winning three gold medals.
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They want to make history with their new project.
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Wow, you just made history tonight with that performance!
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We're about to make history if we win this game.
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People will talk about this moment—you really made history.
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