make an impression on someone

to produce a positive memorable effect on someone while one is present. (Akin to leave an impression (on someone).) Tom made quite an impression on the banker.

See also: an, impression, make, on

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make a hit with
make a hit with (someone)
make (one's) marble good
not know what to make of
not know what to make of (someone or something)
make a good first impression
make a bad first impression
a paper tiger
paper tiger
sound as if (something)

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