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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And knowing how to pivot effectively to build your confidence and skills can make all the difference.
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Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
How a company treats its people can make all the difference in whether employees feel motivated, valued and happy with their work environment.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
In a psychologically demanding sport like tennis, where mental toughness is an asset as key as speed, stamina, or eye-hand coordination, that small edge can make all the difference.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Steele Canvas’s Lordan agrees that materials make all the difference.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
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Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
How a company treats its people can make all the difference in whether employees feel motivated, valued and happy with their work environment.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
In a psychologically demanding sport like tennis, where mental toughness is an asset as key as speed, stamina, or eye-hand coordination, that small edge can make all the difference.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Steele Canvas’s Lordan agrees that materials make all the difference.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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