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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Whether navigating icy sidewalks, exploring snowy trails or simply braving the frigid weather, the right pair of winter boots can make all the difference.
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
For the Lakers to truly be considered title threats, another addition could make all the difference.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
For these employers, monitoring employer brand perception can make all the difference in meeting audacious hiring goals.
—Susan Lamotte, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Engaging in simple parade safety, like staying behind the barricades, not throwing items at float riders, and avoiding crossing the street when the parade is passing, can make all the difference.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
For the Lakers to truly be considered title threats, another addition could make all the difference.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
For these employers, monitoring employer brand perception can make all the difference in meeting audacious hiring goals.
—Susan Lamotte, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Engaging in simple parade safety, like staying behind the barricades, not throwing items at float riders, and avoiding crossing the street when the parade is passing, can make all the difference.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 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 23 Feb. 2025.
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