English

Verb

make one's mark

1. (idiomatic) To make, or leave, a lasting impression, especially to achieve apparent success.
   • 2011 October 29, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 3 - 5 Arsenal”, in BBC Sport:

     Terry, almost inevitably, made his mark on the game when he headed Chelsea back in front seconds before the interval, sending a scrambled finish past Szczesny from Lampard's corner.

2. To sign (a document) by making a cross or other mark.