go down in history
Become permanently remembered
To go down in history is to be remembered by future generations, usually for significant achievements or actions: She will go down in history as the first woman to hold the office.
The phrase implies lasting fame or notoriety—events that go down in history become part of the permanent record.
- infamousHaving a terrible reputation
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- for the agesLasting through generations
- watershed momentDecisive, transformative event
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
fame · household name · memorable · legacy · leave a mark · renown · turning point · milestone · stand the test of time · noteworthy · celebrated · epoch · collective memory · written in the stars · landmark · pioneering · story · influential
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