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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Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
In an era where security breaches dominate headlines, a strategic approach to infrastructure intelligence can make all the difference.
—Douglas Murray, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The mineral make-up of your water can make all the difference with an electric tea kettle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
When illness or injury puts you out of action, caring for your dog still matters—and planning ahead can make all the difference.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
In an era where security breaches dominate headlines, a strategic approach to infrastructure intelligence can make all the difference.
—Douglas Murray, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The mineral make-up of your water can make all the difference with an electric tea kettle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
When illness or injury puts you out of action, caring for your dog still matters—and planning ahead can make all the difference.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.
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