How to Use "Impression" with Example Sentences

impression (n): an idea, feeling, or opinion about someone or something; an imitation of a person or a thing

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Used with adjectives:

"You made a strong impression on everyone."
(strong, huge, powerful, big)

"He had an accurate impression of his teacher."
(accurate, wrong, distorted)

"I had a bad impression of him."
(bad, negative, positive, good, great)

"First impressions can be misleading."
(first, initial, early)

"Our general impression of him was not good."
(general, overall)

"He did a funny impression of the politician."
(funny, perfect, great, amazing, good)

Used with verbs:

"I have a negative impression of that city."
(have, got, received)

"He gave them a good impression during the interview."
(gave)

"She made a great impression with the new boss."
(made)

"His actions did not change my impression of him."
(change, alter, fit with)

"She shared her impressions of his new book."
(shared)

"Try to leave a good impression before you go."
(leave, make, create)

"Do your impression of the president."
(do)

Used with prepositions:

"I was under the impression that you did not like me."
(under)

"She had the wrong impression about him."
(about, of)

"The trip left a lasting impression on them."
(on)