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make oneself known
[/meɪk wʌnˈsɛlf noʊn/]
verb phrase
dar-se a conhecer
1.
to introduce oneself or become known to others; to reveal one's identity or presence
She decided to make herself known to the new team members at the conference.
Ela decidiu dar-se a conhecer aos novos membros da equipe na conferência.
2.
to become famous or recognized; to establish one's reputation
The young artist made himself known through his innovative paintings.
O jovem artista deu-se a conhecer através de suas pinturas inovadoras.
3.
to make one's presence or existence apparent to someone
He made himself known by knocking loudly on the door.
Ele fez-se notar batendo com força na porta.
NYC Slang
put yourself out there
Synonyms
introduce oneself
reveal oneself
become known
gain recognition
establish a reputation
Antonyms
remain anonymous
hide oneself
stay unknown
keep a low profile
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dar-se a conhecer
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
fazer-se conhecido
alternative form used in conversation
São Paulo
dar-se a conhecer
preferred formal expression
Portugal
dar a conhecer-se
Portuguese European variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
come out of the woodwork
step into the spotlight
break onto the scene
announce one's arrival
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