make a dent

Verb

figuratively

Japanese Meaning

（比喩的に）印象を与える、効果を発揮する / （物理的に）少しずつ削り取る、刻み込む

Her keynote speech didn't just fill time—it helped her make a dent in the public's perception of the company.

彼女の基調講演はただ時間を埋めるだけではなく、会社に対する世間の見方に強い印象を残すのに役立った。

Sense（1）

(figuratively) To make an impression; to have an effect on; to chip away at.

Sense（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see make, a, dent.

makes a dent

（ present singular third-person ）

making a dent

（ participle present ）

made a dent

（ participle past ）

made a dent

（ past ）