Idiom
make a difference
Meaning
To carry out an action, the result of which is a significant change, or an altered circumstance.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Small changes can make a big difference.”
“Volunteering at the local shelter is a great way to make a difference in your community.”
“By dedicating her career to environmental policy, she hoped to make a difference that would benefit future generations long after she retired.”
Examples
simple
“Small changes can make a big difference.”
contextual
“Volunteering at the local shelter is a great way to make a difference in your community.”
complex
“By dedicating her career to environmental policy, she hoped to make a difference that would benefit future generations long after she retired.”
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