make a big difference
idiom
: lead to important changes
Her suggestion made a big difference in the final product.
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So might head injuries that can occur when playing sports such as football, soccer and bicycling – but wearing a helmet can make a big difference.
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Jennifer Robinson, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
The answer could make a big difference in how unpleasant the experience is.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Two more games in altitude could make a big difference there.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Those types of things make a big difference to women.
—TIME, 7 May 2024
However, even small steps can make a big difference.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024
Lastly, personalization and design can make a big difference in your child's excitement for their luggage, so choose a style or theme that resonates with them and adds a fun element to their travel experience.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Lower rates give home shoppers more financial breathing room, so holding out for a more attractive rate can make a big difference, especially for first-time homebuyers who often struggle to find an affordable home.
—Alex Veiga, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Human hands have some minor distinctions among primates that make a big difference.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
Jennifer Robinson, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
The answer could make a big difference in how unpleasant the experience is.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
Two more games in altitude could make a big difference there.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
Those types of things make a big difference to women.
—TIME, 7 May 2024
However, even small steps can make a big difference.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024
Lastly, personalization and design can make a big difference in your child's excitement for their luggage, so choose a style or theme that resonates with them and adds a fun element to their travel experience.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024
Lower rates give home shoppers more financial breathing room, so holding out for a more attractive rate can make a big difference, especially for first-time homebuyers who often struggle to find an affordable home.
—Alex Veiga, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Human hands have some minor distinctions among primates that make a big difference.
—Sabrina Sholts, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2024
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