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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Recent Examples on the Web But Lady Gaga is here to say that a few eye-catching accessories can make all the difference. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2024 Life inevitably presents us with challenges, and having a supportive partner by your side during tough times can make all the difference. —

Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Getting great sleep can set the tone for your day, and having a cozy bed can make all the difference. —

Shannon Ullman, SELF, 7 Aug. 2024 Andrade went right before Biles and did plenty in her own floor exercise, but not enough, even putting a foot out of bounds, making the sort of chalk outline, sometimes not much more than the size of your hand, that can make all the difference. —

Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make all the difference

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