make one's mark

/M EY1 K W AH0 N EH0 S M AA0 R K/
verb
  1. 1

    To make, or leave, a lasting impression, especially to achieve apparent success.

  2. 2

    To sign (a document) by making a cross or other mark.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/make%20one's%20mark