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verbs
make an impression
• Think about what sort of impression you want to make.
give an impression
• Her speech definitely gave the impression that she was enthusiastic about the project.
create an impression
( also convey an impression formal )
• Arriving late won’t create a very good impression.
get an impression
• What sort of impression did you get of the city?
leave an impression on somebody
(= make someone remember a person, place, or thing )
• Janet certainly left an impression on him.
adjectives
a good/positive impression
• He was keen to make a good impression on his boss.
a bad/negative impression
• Arriving late for an interview gives a very negative impression.
sb’s first/initial/immediate impression
• My first impression was that Terry’s version of the events was untrue.
a clear/vivid impression
• He had the clear impression that most people were in favour of the idea.
a vague impression
(= not very clear )
• Dave only had a vague impression of the man who had attacked him.
a strong/deep impression
(= one that someone feels very strongly )
• She made a strong impession on me the first time I met her.
a lasting impression
(= one that someone remembers for a long time )
• Sam’s performance had clearly made a lasting impression on the audience.
the overwhelming/overriding impression
(= an impression that is stronger than all others )
• The overwhelming impression after the meeting was one of optimism.
an indelible impression
formal (= lasting for ever )
• Alan’s wartime experiences had left an indelible impression on him.
a wrong/misleading impression
• The advertisement gave a misleading impression of the product.
a false/mistaken impression
• He had the mistaken impression that Julia was married. • Many people got the false impression she didn’t care.
the overall/general impression
• The general impression was of a very efficiently run company.
the distinct impression
(= used when something seems very clear to you )
• We were left with the impression that the contract was ours if we wanted it.
sb’s personal impression
• My personal impression is that the new manager has greatly improved things.
phrases
first impressions count
(= the impression you make when you first meet someone is important )
• When attending a job interview, remember that first impressions count.
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noun idea/feeling/opinion about sth ADJ. distinct, firm, strong | main, overriding, overwhelming | convincing | clear, vivid | fleeting, vague | accurate | distorted, erroneous, false, mistaken, misleading, spurious, wrong | good The village gives a good impression of what a medieval city would have looked like. | favourable | negative | opposite | early, first, immediate, initial First impressions can be misleading. | final | general, overall | general, widespread There is a widespread impression that schooling needs to be improved. | public | personal, subjective VERB + IMPRESSION form, gain, get, have, obtain, receive I got the distinct impression that you disliked her. | convey, create, give (sb), leave sb with, provide (sb wtih) The book leaves you with a distorted impression of politics. | maintain She was trying to maintain the impression that she was in control. | confirm | heighten, reinforce, strengthen | avoid It was difficult to avoid the impression that he was assisting them for selfish reasons. | correct I must correct a false impression that I gave you just now. | record She recorded her impressions of the city in her diary. IMPRESSION + VERB count When it comes to finding a partner, first impressions do count. PREP. under a/the ~ I was under the impression that you weren't coming until tomorrow. | ~ about I had the wrong impression about him. | ~ as to mistaken impressions as to the strength of the market effect that an experience/person has on sb/sth ADJ. considerable, deep, powerful, profound, strong, tremendous | superficial | abiding, indelible, lasting | excellent, favourable, good, great | bad, poor, unfavourable | false, misleading, wrong | right If you want to create the right impression, I suggest you wear a suit. | first, immediate The new striker failed to make an immediate impression on the team. VERB + IMPRESSION create, leave, make PREP. ~ on/upon The day's events left a lasting impression on them. drawing ADJ. artist's VERB + IMPRESSION issue The police have issued an artist's impression of the attacker. amusing copy of sb ADJ. good, reasonable VERB + IMPRESSION do He does some very good impressions of pop stars. mark left on an object VERB + IMPRESSION bear The sealing wax bore the impression of a sailing ship.
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