Grammar fix
a lasting impression
enduring impression
an effect, feeling, or memory that stays with someone for a long time after an event or experience, often influencing their thoughts or behaviour.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Her kindness and honesty left a lasting impression on everyone she met.daily life
- I believe volunteering abroad can leave a lasting impression on young people, shaping their attitudes and values for years to come.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: make/leave/create a lasting impression (on someone)
WrongShe did a lasting impression on them.
RightShe made a lasting impression on them.
You MAKE an impression, not 'do' one.
Patternmake/leave/create a lasting impression (on someone)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
You MAKE an impression; 'produced an indelible impression' is overwritten.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
make a lasting impression onmakeonleavea good first
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'a good impression', which only describes a positive initial reaction, 'a lasting impression' focuses on the long-term effect, which can be either positive or negative.