leave (one's or its) mark on (someone or something)
To have a lasting effect on someone or something. Casey's experience in theater really left its mark on her—she's much less shy these days.Mark's aggressive leadership style has really left its mark on the company.See also: leave, mark, on
leave (or make) its (or your or a) mark
have a lasting or significant effect.See also: leave, mark
ˌleave/ˌmake your/its ˈmark (on something/somebody)
do something important, that has a lasting effect or makes a lasting impression (on something/somebody): As Minister for Education, he left his mark on British politics. ♢ Her two unhappy marriages have left their mark (= have made her an unhappy person).See also: leave, make, markSee also: