What does “Make a dent” mean?

Make a dent

Meaning: To make noticeable progress or have a significant impact on something.

Hacer una mella

Significado: Hacer un progreso notable o tener un impacto significativo en algo.

Fazer uma marca

Significado: Fazer um progresso notável ou ter um impacto significativo em algo.

Faire une brèche

Signification: Faire des progrès notables ou avoir un impact significatif sur quelque chose.

Eine Delle machen

Bedeutung: Fortschritte machen oder einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf etwas haben.

Fare un'ammaccatura

Significato: Fare progressi notevoli o avere un impatto significativo su qualcosa.

İlerleme kaydetmek

Anlam: Bir şey üzerinde kayda değer bir ilerleme veya önemli bir etki yaratmak.

取得进展

意思: 在某事上取得显著进展或产生重大影响。

進展を遂げる

意味: 目に見える成果を出すこと。

진전을 이루다

의미: 눈에 띄는 성과를 내다.

Dialogue

10:20:30 - The donations are making a dent in the community's needs.

10:20:33 - That's great news.

10:20:36 - We still have a long way to go, though.

10:20:39 - Every little bit helps.

09:10:45 - The new regulations are starting to make a dent in pollution levels.

09:10:48 - That's promising.

09:10:51 - We need more action, though.

09:10:54 - I agree. It's a step in the right direction.

14:35:50 - We've been working on this project for months, but we've barely made a dent.

14:35:53 - It's a huge project. Be patient.

14:35:56 - I know. It's just frustrating.

14:35:59 - Progress takes time.