make a big difference
idiom
: lead to important changes
Her suggestion made a big difference in the final product.
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Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 29 May 2025
Waterproof bags and pouches are one of those small details that make a big difference in keeping the beach day stress-free.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2025
Even small changes in these domains can make a big difference.
—Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
Careful legislative drafting—including waivers of other laws when necessary—can make a big difference.
—Nikita Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 22 May 2025
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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 10 Jun. 2025.
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