a lasting impression — enduring impression
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an effect, feeling, or memory that stays with someone for a long time after an event or experience, often influencing their thoughts or behaviour.
Say it like a native
Textbook She produced an indelible and enduring impression upon the panel.
Native She made a lasting impression on the panel.
You MAKE an impression; 'produced an indelible impression' is overwritten.
Pattern: make/leave/create a lasting impression (on someone)
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ She did a lasting impression on them.
✓ She made a lasting impression on them.
You MAKE an impression, not 'do' one.
Common collocations
make a lasting impression on— make, on, leave, a 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.