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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For businesses and consumers looking to make the switch, following the guidance above can make all the difference.
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Dmitri Verbovski, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
For many parents, choosing the right school or resources can make all the difference.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
There’s no need to do a full-on renovation, garden update, or costly patio set overhaul, when little swaps can make all the difference and be done for a much more reasonable cost.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
These guys proved that just having fun can make all the difference, even when the cards aren’t dealt in your favor.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 May 2025
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Dmitri Verbovski, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
For many parents, choosing the right school or resources can make all the difference.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
There’s no need to do a full-on renovation, garden update, or costly patio set overhaul, when little swaps can make all the difference and be done for a much more reasonable cost.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
These guys proved that just having fun can make all the difference, even when the cards aren’t dealt in your favor.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 May 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 2 Jun. 2025.
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