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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As with so many players, health can make all the difference.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
But for the buyer, the difference between making an informed decision or being pressured to make one uninformed, could make all the difference in the world.
—Dean Pedon, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Sometimes the data tells you to make a major strategic shift, while other times a simple tweak in wording can make all the difference.
—Ellie Victor, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Consuming nutritious foods can make all the difference in health and well-being — but not every American has ready, regular access to fresh produce and other wholesome options, many experts say.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
But for the buyer, the difference between making an informed decision or being pressured to make one uninformed, could make all the difference in the world.
—Dean Pedon, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Sometimes the data tells you to make a major strategic shift, while other times a simple tweak in wording can make all the difference.
—Ellie Victor, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Consuming nutritious foods can make all the difference in health and well-being — but not every American has ready, regular access to fresh produce and other wholesome options, many experts say.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 13 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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