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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In fact, for your company, sound research and due diligence can make all the difference on multiple fronts.
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Greg Hewitt, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Taking just a few minutes to check your login history, secure your accounts and update your passwords can make all the difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Pottery Barn Reeva Handwoven Rug A high-quality area rug can make all the difference in transforming spaces from cold and lifeless to warm and inviting.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 June 2025
There are also some wild, Batmobile-looking cars that our lovable egghead Kate crafts in her secret lair, which will secure Sonny and Joshua a fraction-of-a-second advantage that could make all the difference.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 17 June 2025
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Greg Hewitt, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Taking just a few minutes to check your login history, secure your accounts and update your passwords can make all the difference.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2025
Pottery Barn Reeva Handwoven Rug A high-quality area rug can make all the difference in transforming spaces from cold and lifeless to warm and inviting.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 June 2025
There are also some wild, Batmobile-looking cars that our lovable egghead Kate crafts in her secret lair, which will secure Sonny and Joshua a fraction-of-a-second advantage that could make all the difference.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 17 June 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 7 Jul. 2025.
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