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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Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
Your vigilance can make all the difference in keeping your pet safe.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Sometimes a simple hint of color can make all the difference on your dinner table.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
When trying to get rid of such a stubborn substance, using a double-concentrated formula can make all the difference.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for make all the difference
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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 3 May. 2025.
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