Meaning of make a dent | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To make an impression; to have an effect on; to chip away at.
   figuratively
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, a, dent.

Equivalents

Examples

“If an actor doesn't have⟳ a point⟳ of view⟳, he doesn't make⟳ a dent. And I mean⟳ to make⟳ a dent.”

“But I am not yet persuaded that Clintonomics will make⟳ much of a dent in the persistent problems of unemployment in the U.S. economy.”

“Clinton's budget plan⟳ on social needs will barely make⟳ a dent [title]”

“China's Efforts Against Crime Make⟳ No Dent [title]”

“Think⟳ about surfing on the front edge of a wave⟳. It's really exhilarating. Now think⟳ about dog-paddling at the tail end⟳ of that wave⟳. It wouldn't be anywhere near as much fun. Come⟳ down here and make⟳ a dent in the universe.”

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