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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This year is nothing like 2020, and a collective sense of resignation might make all the difference. —

Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024 After cooking the sweet and savory sloppy Joe filling, top with cheese and rolls, and bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is just melted. Get The Recipe 42 of 60 Chicken-Bell Pepper Tacos Ready in 20 minutes Bell peppers make all the difference in this not-so-typical taco night meal. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 The right warm bedding can make all the difference between shivering and snuggling into a deep, restorative sleep. —

Christopher Murray, Fox News, 18 Oct. 2024 Leaders who embrace empathy understand that seeing things from their team’s perspective can make all the difference. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make all the difference

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