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

Knowing what questions to ask before you book can make all the difference. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

These nifty solar stair lights take just seconds to install and can make all the difference at night. — Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

The good news is that a few simple aftercare steps can make all the difference, starting with knowing what to put on your legs after shaving. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Indeed, assistance – in terms of finances, arms and, eventually, soldiers – from France and Spain would make all the difference, allowing Washington and others to move from defeat to victory. — Sarah M.s. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Rhymes for make all the difference

• indifference