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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, the skilled hands of an esthetician make all the difference.
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Many people find arm definition particularly tricky to achieve—but experts say there is science behind it, and a smart approach can make all the difference.
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Knowing when to leave them at room temperature and how to store them long-term can make all the difference.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Sometimes, the skilled hands of an esthetician make all the difference.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
Many people find arm definition particularly tricky to achieve—but experts say there is science behind it, and a smart approach can make all the difference.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Knowing when to leave them at room temperature and how to store them long-term can make all the difference.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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