make history

Idioms  

1. Do something memorable or spectacular enough to influence the course of history, as in That first space flight made history. [Mid-1800s]

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make history

Only they have now gone on to make history in the exact opposite way of how he envisioned.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

We’re driven by enthusiasm and the desire to make history; we’ll build our efforts on these foundations.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

When Scotland began play Wednesday night, all they had to do was keep the score close against five-time champion Brazil to make history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

"You ever consider that maybe you not supposed to 'fit’? People who make history rarely do."

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone