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.
Examples of make all the difference in a Sentence
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Chicken-Bell Pepper Tacos Bell peppers make all the difference in this not-so-typical taco night meal.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
From formal occasions to casual outings, wearing the right shirt can make all the difference.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
The price of a coffee to them could make all the difference to you and that desperately needed tour support or recording budget.
—Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2023
Southerners know that the phrase's purpose depends on the tone in which it's spoken, and a slight change in inflection or volume can make all the difference.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
Those who are regular spectators for any sporting event know that a quality stadium seat can be a great investment and make all the difference.
—Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 28 Aug. 2023
Nab Amazon’s Best-Selling Travel Bags for Less Having a functional weekender bag can make all the difference when packing for a quick getaway.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
Portability Hikers and adventurers know that for emergency tools especially, portability and accessibility make all the difference.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2023
But that advice doesn’t get into nuances that make all the difference.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2023
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
From formal occasions to casual outings, wearing the right shirt can make all the difference.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2023
The price of a coffee to them could make all the difference to you and that desperately needed tour support or recording budget.
—Howard Murphy, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2023
Southerners know that the phrase's purpose depends on the tone in which it's spoken, and a slight change in inflection or volume can make all the difference.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2023
Those who are regular spectators for any sporting event know that a quality stadium seat can be a great investment and make all the difference.
—Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 28 Aug. 2023
Nab Amazon’s Best-Selling Travel Bags for Less Having a functional weekender bag can make all the difference when packing for a quick getaway.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2023
Portability Hikers and adventurers know that for emergency tools especially, portability and accessibility make all the difference.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2023
But that advice doesn’t get into nuances that make all the difference.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2023
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