make all the difference

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Definition of make all the difference

: 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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“Make all the difference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20all%20the%20difference. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.

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