make all the difference

phrase

: 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 your day involves lots of standing, walking, or running from one place to the next, the right pair can make all the difference. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Feeling at home in a new city can make all the difference between a good trip and a great one. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 While cookie-making can seem simple, paying attention to the small details along the way can make all the difference between an everyday batch and a bakery-worthy dozen. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Wildfires, earthquakes, severe storms and other disasters can leave little time to gather supplies or figure out where to go, so planning ahead can make all the difference. — Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026 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 2 Sep. 2026.

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