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

In Guha's view, a slight deviation in either direction could make all the difference. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

General Daily Insight for September 06, 2026 Knowing when to wait and when to act could make all the difference today. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

Unsplash Carefully time your trip The timing of your vacation can make all the difference in finding affordable airfare. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Whether your day involves lots of standing, walking, or running from one place to the next, the right pair can make all the difference. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for make all the difference

• indifference