make all the difference

phrase

: 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.

Examples of make all the difference in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This will make all the difference in the rise and the eventual yield. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Finding those sneaky lineup plays could make all the difference. — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026

Learning how to participate authentically, provide real value and avoid turning community conversations into overt sales pitches can make all the difference. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Those few seconds of soak time make all the difference, allowing the cleanser to lift residue instead of relying on elbow grease. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for make all the difference

• indifference