make a difference to
make a difference to (one)
To be of importance to one; to make a significant impact or effect on one. You can either take the money or not—it really doesn't make a difference to me. I hope you know that the charity work you've been doing really makes a difference to these kids.
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make a difference to someone
[for one choice or another] to matter to someone. The big one or the little one—does it really make a difference to anyone? It makes quite a difference to me!
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