v. phr. To become recognized in a field of endeavor; become a celebrity. Joe has worked so hard at soybean trading that he made quite a name for himself as a trader. Bill has made a name for himself both as a pianist and as a composer.
MAKE A NAME FOR ONESELF
Meaning of MAKE A NAME FOR ONESELF in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012