make history

idiom

: to do something that is very important or famous and that will be remembered as part of history

They made history by discovering the structure of DNA.

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The Chiefs want to make history in 2025, winning the trophy three years in a row. —

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2025 Kendrick Lamar will make history at Super Bowl LIX as the first solo hip-hop artist to headline the halftime show, with a special appearance planned by Grammy-winning artist SZA. —

Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 9 Feb. 2025 How can Swift make history at the Grammys? Wong points to a variety of ways the singer can make history at the Grammys, again. —

Bryan West, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025 Edelman will also get to work alongside, in some capacity, with his former teammate Tom Brady, as the legendary quarterback will be on the call with Kevin Burkhardt when the Kansas City Chiefs look to make history against the Philadelphia Eagles. —

Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for make history