make a big difference

idiom

: lead to important changes
Her suggestion made a big difference in the final product.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Adding small tweaks to your diet and eating habits can make a big difference. Cassie Shortsleeve, Men's Health, 13 May 2023 Simply unplugging what's not being used can make a big difference on your energy bills. Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2023 That said, even if lines are deeper, injectables such as Botox can still make a big difference. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 5 Apr. 2023 When paired with exercise—like taking a walk with a friend—this can make a big difference on an individual’s overall health. Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 15 Mar. 2023 Older cities can be difficult and expensive to retrofit, but small improvements can make a big difference For travelers with disabilities, trips are made so much easier when accurate information about accessibility is available. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2023 Having concrete that survives for 2,000 years isn’t necessary to make a big difference. WIRED, 3 Feb. 2023 Fresh air can make a big difference in your current health. Chicago Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022 Brain health monitoring is also important for healthy aging; cognitive training tools such as Posit Science’s BrainHQ, supported now by studies reported in more than 200 scientific papers, can make a big difference. Nathan Price, Scientific American, 7 Dec. 2022 See More

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“Make a big difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20big%20difference. Accessed 2 Jun. 2023.

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