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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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Knowing where to start can make all the difference.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
And for millions of Arizonans, that could make all the difference one appointment at a time.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Best Amazon Early Black Friday Travel Accessory Deals Smart travelers know that the right accessories make all the difference.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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