手て柄がらを立たてる

expression, ichidan verb

distinguish oneself; perform a great deed; do something meritorious

Used when someone achieves something notable, often in a military, professional, or competitive context. Implies gaining recognition or credit.

• 彼かれは戦せん場じょうで手て柄がらを立たてた。

  He distinguished himself on the battlefield.

• 新しん入にゅう社しゃ員いんが大おおきなプロジェクトで手て柄がらを立たてた。

  The new employee performed a great deed on a major project.