To make an impact
Example: They make an impact quickly
Definition
"To make an impact" means to have a strong effect or influence on a situation, person, or environment, often quickly and noticeably. It implies causing a significant change or impression through actions, decisions, or presence.
Etymology
The phrase "to make an impact" originates from the noun "impact," which comes from the Latin word "impactus," meaning 'a striking against.' It evolved in English to describe both physical collisions and metaphorical influences, with "to make an impact" figuratively expressing the act of causing a significant effect.
