"Put on the map"
Definition
To make a place, person, or thing famous or well known.
How to use it
Idiomatic. Often used in marketing or when something brings attention to a previously unknown place.
Examples
► "Lanley claims the monorail put Brockway, Ogdenville, and North Haverbrook on the map."
► "Winning the championship really put that small town on the map."
From the lesson
The Simpsons | Marge vs. the Monorail
This phrase appears in the The Simpsons | Marge vs. the Monorail lesson. Open it to watch the scene and download the free worksheet.
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