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, 5 Nov. 2024
This support, especially in an emergency, can make a big difference.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Early intervention, particularly with modifiable risk factors, could make a big difference in slowing the progression of cognitive decline.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Speaking a foreign language is another consideration Even a basic grasp of the local language can make a big difference in your experience.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
This support, especially in an emergency, can make a big difference.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Early intervention, particularly with modifiable risk factors, could make a big difference in slowing the progression of cognitive decline.
—Lauryn Higgins, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Speaking a foreign language is another consideration Even a basic grasp of the local language can make a big difference in your experience.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Make a big difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20big%20difference. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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