Make, cause, etc. a splash
phrase
To attract a lot of attention or cause a sensation.
The new artist made quite a splash with her debut album.
Often appears as...
- made a big splash
- make quite a splash
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To spend a lot of money ostentatiously.
He made quite a splash by buying a new sports car.
Often appears as...
- make a splash with new purchase
- cause a splash with lavish spending
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To attract a lot of attention or cause a sensation.
The new artist made quite a splash with her debut album.
Often appears as...
- made a big splash
- make quite a splash
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To spend a lot of money ostentatiously.
He made quite a splash by buying a new sports car.
Often appears as...
- make a splash with new purchase
- cause a splash with lavish spending
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
Used when someone or something gains public interest very quickly and noticeably.
The indie movie is making a splash at film festivals.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
Often implies success or a favorable reception by others.
Her new fashion line made a splash in Paris.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Visualize it like throwing a stone in water - it's about creating waves in the social or media 'pond'.
The young inventor's creation caused a splash in the tech world.
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