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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But a short, sharp gap would make all the difference.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Every game matters now, and both teams know that a deep tournament run could make all the difference when Selection Sunday rolls around.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
So having that type of attitude can make all the difference.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
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Zak Doffman, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Every game matters now, and both teams know that a deep tournament run could make all the difference when Selection Sunday rolls around.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
So having that type of attitude can make all the difference.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
Ski boots: on sale for $499.95 Original price: $650
A new pair of ski boots can make all the difference on your spring ski trip.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make all the difference
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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 26 Mar. 2025.
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