| 词汇 | make a name for himself |
| 释义 | (redirected from make a name for himself)make a name for (oneself)To establish oneself in a particular field or area; to become well-known. It took a long time and a bunch of supporting roles, but I've finally made a name for myself as an actor. make a name (for oneself)Fig. to become famous. Sally wants to work hard and make a name for herself. It's hard to make a name without a lot of talent and hard work. make a name for oneselfAchieve distinction, become prominent or well known, as in Martha is making a name for herself as an excellent chef. The earliest recorded use of this term was in John Wycliffe's followers' translation of the Bible (II Samuel 8:13): "Forsooth David made to him a name." Also see make one's mark. make a name for yourselfCOMMON If you make a name for yourself by doing a particular thing, you become famous or well-known as a result of doing that thing. Abbott quickly made a name for herself as a hardworking MP. Away from film acting, Everett also made a name for herself as a popular fashion model. make a name for yourselfbecome famous.make a ˈname for yourself,make your ˈnamebecome successful and well known because of your skill in doing something very well: She quickly made a name for herself as one of the best brain surgeons in the country.He made his name in the theatre and then moved into movies. |
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