create an impression
/kriˈeɪt ən ɪmˈprɛʃən/
Meaning
This phrase means to behave or present oneself in a way that produces a particular feeling, opinion, or mental image in others. It is commonly used when discussing first meetings, job interviews, social gatherings, or brand marketing. The tone is analytical, social, and conscious of public perception.
Examples
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Dressing professionally is a simple way to create a good impression on your first day.
Dressing professionally is a simple way to create a good impression on your first day.
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His constant complaining during dinner did not create a very good impression.
His constant complaining during dinner did not create a very good impression.
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The modern design of the office is intended to create an impression of innovation.
The modern design of the office is intended to create an impression of innovation.
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She spoke confidently to create an impression of competence and experience.
She spoke confidently to create an impression of competence and experience.
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Be careful with your body language, as it can easily create an impression of disinterest.
Be careful with your body language, as it can easily create an impression of disinterest.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He wanted to do a good impression at the interview.
✓ He wanted to create a good impression at the interview.
The verb 'do' does not collocate with 'impression'. You must use 'create' or 'make'.
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✗ Your clothes create an impression to people.
✓ Your clothes create an impression on people.
The preposition that follows 'impression' when referring to the audience affected is 'on', not 'to'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Arriving late to the meeting will definitely ___ of unprofessionalism.
💡 Make people perceive you as unprofessional.
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create an impression
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She wore a tailored suit to ___ of authority and confidence.
💡 Produce a specific mental image or feeling.
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create an impression