make a big difference
idiom
: lead to important changes
Her suggestion made a big difference in the final product.
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Exterior house colors may not be the sexiest part of your renovation efforts, but choosing the right exterior paint color can make a big difference.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2025
Getting enough sleep, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing stress can also make a big difference.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
And small changes can make a big difference in how people feel.
—Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Small things, such as hiding message previews, checking app permissions and disabling Bluetooth can make a big difference in protecting your personal information.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for make a big difference
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