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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Using the best cleanser for mature skin could make all the difference in maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion for years to come.
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024
And learning how to control these processes can make all the difference in the world to a sick patient.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
For Tea and Coffee Lovers Whether your bookworm's preferred source of caffeine is coffee or tea, a great tea kettle or coffee machine can make all the difference.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
In a city where buzz can make or break a film’s awards chances, finding the best venue to host industry voters, guild members and influencers has become a strategic game in which timing, location and the right audience can make all the difference.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Galloway, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024
And learning how to control these processes can make all the difference in the world to a sick patient.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
For Tea and Coffee Lovers Whether your bookworm's preferred source of caffeine is coffee or tea, a great tea kettle or coffee machine can make all the difference.
—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
In a city where buzz can make or break a film’s awards chances, finding the best venue to host industry voters, guild members and influencers has become a strategic game in which timing, location and the right audience can make all the difference.
—Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
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