make a dent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

make a dent makes a dent making a dent made a dent leave a dent put a dent
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