Das macht Schule
Translation
That sets a precedent, That catches on, That is widely imitated
Examples
Seine Idee war so gut, sie machte schnell Schule.
His idea was so good, it quickly caught on.
Grammar Patterns
(sth.) macht Schule (something) catches on, sets a precedent This new technology is catching on.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sich durchsetzen (to catch on), zum Vorbild werden (to become a model)
Etymology
The idea is that something is so good or innovative that it becomes a 'school' of thought or action, which others learn from and imitate.
Memory Tips
Think of a new teaching method in one school. If it's successful, other schools will copy it. The new method 'makes school' everywhere.