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

Win them over A little local know-how can make all the difference. — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

One tip could make all the difference in bringing justice to these families. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Simple adjustments like raising the seat or angling handlebars can make all the difference. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Sometimes, a few simple adjustments can make all the difference in bringing back that rich, light-catching glow. — Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for make all the difference

• indifference