"put a dent in the universe" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} put a dent in the universe
  1. To leave a positive mark on many people's lives; to bring about a revolutionary change that benefits mankind. Synonyms: change the world
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