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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—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Cleansing is one of the most important steps in your skin care routine, and if your complexion leans a little too dewy for your liking, switching to one of the best face washes for oily skin could make all the difference.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 16 July 2025
Stay centered, be efficient, keep forward pressure, stay relaxed, and develop sensitivity — these principles can make all the difference between success and failure.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
And that belief is where emotional sovereignty would make all the difference.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 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 1 Aug. 2025.
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