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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Sometimes the data tells you to make a major strategic shift, while other times a simple tweak in wording can make all the difference.
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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
And that choice–that intention–can make all the difference between an outdoor friend and a friend for good.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
The right protein at the right time can make all the difference.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
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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
And that choice–that intention–can make all the difference between an outdoor friend and a friend for good.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
The right protein at the right time can make all the difference.
—Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 12 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 30 Mar. 2025.
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