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.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
The right camera can make all the difference.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
Lighting really does make all the difference.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Best Hiking Accessory Deals While a hiking backpack is essential for any outdoor adventure, the right cold-weather accessories make all the difference.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
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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 17 Dec. 2025.
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