make a big difference
idiom
: lead to important changes
Her suggestion made a big difference in the final product.
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Start small and stay consistent—just five minutes a day can make a big difference over time.
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
But especially as the prices of gold and other metals have jumped recently, those six grams make a big difference.
—Jacqueline Gu, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Also, extending the protection to all 88 cities would make a big difference.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
But especially as the prices of gold and other metals have jumped recently, those six grams make a big difference.
—Jacqueline Gu, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Also, extending the protection to all 88 cities would make a big difference.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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