Put somebody/something on the map

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verb

To make something or someone famous or known by many people.

Her performance in the Olympics really put our country on the map.
Visual representation of "put somebody/something on the map" - To make something or someone famous or known by many people

Often appears as...

  • put the city on the map
  • put the company on the map

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Idiomatic

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Celebrity Endorsement

Often used when a famous person highlights a place or thing, giving it popularity.

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Since the celebrity chef visited, it really put that restaurant on the map.
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Historic Achievement

Events like sports victories can bring global awareness to places or things.

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The local team's championship win put our city on the map.
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Media Spotlight

Media coverage can help make something widely recognized.

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The film's success put the small town on the map as a filmmaking location.
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