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 avoiding tough questions can mean missing out on crucial insights that would make all the difference. —

Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 Normalizing these discussions and experiences can make all the difference. —

Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024 Gifts that make mealtime, bedtime, or cleaning around the house simpler can make all the difference. —

Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024 Swaying the vote of just one of these individuals could make all the difference in the election scenario outlined above, allowing Trump to utilize threats of force to ascend to the presidency in a way that technically follows the letter of the law while crushing its spirit. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make all the difference

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