make all the difference
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: 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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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Other than sharpening, a good cleaning and oiling can make all the difference.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Packing layers and building flexibility into port days can make all the difference.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Experts say keeping your vehicle in good shape can make all the difference.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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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 2 Feb. 2026.
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