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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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Steele Canvas’s Lordan agrees that materials make all the difference.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Timing your Costco visits can make all the difference.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025
Their watchful eyes and swift response can make all the difference in a water emergency.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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