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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Example Sentences

Meanwhile, United need to make history to progress from their tie against Bayern Munich.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"One of the things I get energy from is that I know I can make history," says the 31-year-old, whose last appearance for Udinese was in January 2023.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will make history on Saturday in Dublin when she becomes the first woman to officiate a men's Six Nations match.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

But to make history, Chloe will have to get through some of the same riders she helped guide to this point.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Everyone was telling me I could make history by winning Worlds a third consecutive time.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles