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.
I believe volunteering abroad can leave a lasting impression on young people, shaping their attitudes and values for years to come.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She did a lasting impression on them.
Say: She made a lasting impression on them.
You MAKE an impression, not 'do' one.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
You MAKE an impression; 'produced an indelible impression' is overwritten.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
make a lasting impression on
- make
- on
- leave
- a good first