She wants to make a name for herself in the music industry.
make a name for oneself
idiomto gain fame, to become well-known.
After winning the national competition, the young athlete began to make a name for himself in professional sports.
The ambitious architect worked tirelessly for years, hoping to make a name for herself by designing buildings that challenged traditional urban aesthetics.
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adorn oneself with borrowed plumes
To claim the honor of another for oneself.
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apply oneself
Synonym of strive: to work hard, to complete an activity with good effort and focus.
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be oneself
To behave or act naturally, without regard to how this behavior is perceived by others.
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bear oneself
To behave and conduct oneself in a particular manner.
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big name
A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
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box oneself into a corner
To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.
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buy a dog and bark oneself
To do something that one has hired someone else to do.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.