make a splash

idiom

informal

: to attract a lot of attention in an exciting way

The young director is making (quite) a splash in Hollywood.

The news of her arrest made a huge splash.

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All those purchases have helped the project make a splash on the Billboard charts, thanks to a huge increase in its total sales. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 From tech gadgets to fashion must-haves and home treasures, these Prime Day selections are sure to make a splash. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 Like its predecessor, the sequel has a chance to make a splash with critics and at the box office, all while inspiring a slew of new Halloween costumes. —

Ew Staff, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024 Royal Huisman ‘Special One’ Set to make a splash is Royal Huisman’s 171-foot Special One, the largest sportfisherman in the world. —

Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make a splash

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