make history

Idioms

Do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history, as in That first space flight made history. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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“Look at me! I’m about to make history!”

From Literature

As a former world and European medallist over 800m, she knew exactly what was required to make history.

From BBC

Arteta's men are closing in on a first league title for 22 years and could even make history are they remain in contention for an unprecedented quadruple.

From Barron's

Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker make history as they claim gold in the mixed team skeleton at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

From BBC

"One of the things I get energy from is that I know I can make history," says the 31-year-old, whose last appearance for Udinese was in January 2023.

From BBC

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