make all the difference
idiom
: to be very important : to matter most or very much
The size of the engine can make all the difference.
It may not matter to you, but it makes all the difference in the world to me.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
These changes make all the difference in the world.
—PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
To get a better night’s sleep, small upgrades can make all the difference.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
And knowing how to pivot effectively to build your confidence and skills can make all the difference.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Make all the difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20all%20the%20difference. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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