make one's mark

present singular third person makes one's mark · participle present making one's mark · participle past made one's mark · past made one's mark · alternative make a mark

1. idiomaticTo make, or leave, a lasting impression, especially to achieve prominent success.

   Terry, almost inevitably, made his mark on the game when he headed Chelsea back in front seconds before the interval, sending a scrambled finish past Szczesny from Lampard's corner.

   2011 October 29, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport

   Synonyms: leave one's mark, put one's stamp

2. To sign (a document) by making a cross or other mark.