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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As for the Heat, Pat Riley has been looking to make a splash. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025 People of all ages can make a splash this summer in Charlotte with affordable swim lessons. Trinity Olivier, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025 But after much hype, the Republicans failed to make a splash with the mayors’ hearing, as city officials largely avoided efforts to be drawn into partisan fights. Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025 The exec who brought Kawhi Leonard (and a ring) to Toronto in 2018-19 is a good bet to make a splash of some sort this summer for a franchise that hasn't been to the playoffs since 2022. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for make a splash

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“Make a splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20splash. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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