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make a name for

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make a name for yourself
to become famous or respected by a lot of people. It was with his third novel, 'The Darkest Hours', that he made a name for himself.
See also: name


make a name for yourself
to become well known and respected for doing something in particular. She would have done well in any sport, but Virginia ended up making a name for herself in soccer. The French director made his name in the 1980s with off-beat movies.
See also: name


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