made all the difference

A form of make all the difference — To be a crucial or deciding factor; to have a very significant effect (often a positive one).

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of make all the difference
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made all the difference. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/made%20all%20the%20difference

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