make a name for oneself

Verb

Meaning

make a name for oneself (third-person singular simple present makes a name for oneself, present participle making a name for oneself, simple past and past participle made a name for oneself)

(idiomatic) to gain fame, to become well-known

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

hit the jackpot

Antonyms

collapse backfire fall through

Related terms

brand name big name name brand brandname

Close letter words and terms

make a muck of make a muscle make a name make a name for yourself make a new person make a night of it