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make a dent in

Idioms

Begin to accomplish or consume something, as in I've barely made a dent in this pile of correspondence, or Help us put a dent in this pie. This metaphoric expression alludes to striking a blow to make a physical indentation in something.

Example Sentences

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Murphy’s fellow representative, Democrat Zac Ista, told ProPublica he hadn’t been able to make a dent in this legislature.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Spending on artificial intelligence would need to fall off significantly to make a dent in the industry’s current pricing power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The 30-year-old's desire to make a dent in the head-to-head was evident in a spirited second-set display but he was ultimately unable to match Zverev once the German raised his level.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Still, the payments didn’t appear to make a dent in her loan balance, she said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025

But Peeta's knife and Johanna's ax can't make a dent in it.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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