make little difference
made little difference
Definition of make little difference - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
effect outcomecause almost no change in a situation or result
- It will make little difference if we leave now or later.
- Changing the color will make little difference.
- Your opinion will make little difference to the outcome.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal.
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally.
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting.
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with little
small bird
I saw a little bird perched on the window sill.
fish small in size
I caught a little fish in the pond.
smaller spoon used for stirring or eating
She stirred her coffee with a little spoon.
small representation or embodiment of a devil
The statue was a little devil with horns.
appreciate minor achievements or events
He believes in celebrating the little things, like finishing a book.
in a short time from now
The meeting will start in a little while.
gradually over time
She improved her skills little by little.
very small or negligible amount
The reward was little or nothing compared to the effort.
if luck is on our side, success is possible
With a little luck, we'll finish on time.
be only weakly connected or involved with someone or something
This decision has little to do with our original plan.
a small amount is enough
When using hot sauce, a little goes a long way.
recognize the importance of minor aspects
He began to appreciate the little things that made his job enjoyable.
small contributions can make a big difference
Every little thing helps when raising money for charity.
have minimal influence in decisions or outcomes
In the meeting, I had very little say.
in a state of deep thought that makes the thinker appear disconnected from reality
She was in her own little world during the meeting.
have minimal impact or effect on an outcome
Your opinion counts for very little in this decision.
show or describe something very clearly and explicitly
The movie leaves little to the imagination in its graphic scenes.
small book for recording personal contacts
He keeps all his friends' numbers in a little black book.
small alien with green skin
The movie featured a little green man from Mars.
small lie told to avoid hurting feelings
She told a little white lie to spare his feelings.
consider something to be unimportant or insignificant
She thinks little of his opinion on the matter.
easily control or influence someone by persuasion or charm
She can twist him around her little finger with a smile.
have control over someone by charming or manipulating them
She can wind anyone around her little finger with a smile.
successfully control or influence someone for a long time
She can wrap her boss around her little finger easily.
Expressions with difference
difference that does not change the result
Whether you go or stay, it's the same difference.
question asking for the distinction between things
What's the difference between these two colors?
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
show that something is not important or worth worrying about
It makes no difference if you are late, we will wait.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change the outcome in an important way
Her advice made all the difference in my decision.
cause no change in the situation or outcome
Whether we go or stay, it will make no difference.
questions the importance of an action or decision
What difference does it make if we leave now?
to have a significant effect or influence
Her donation made the difference in reaching our goal.
in a way that is unusual or unique
The restaurant offers traditional dishes with a difference.
save the extra amount for oneself
She bought it at a discount and pocketed the difference.
very noticeable difference between two things
The new policy made a night and day difference in employee satisfaction.
settle a dispute by agreeing on a middle position
They couldn't decide on a price, so they decided to split the difference.
expresses how much things can change in one day
Yesterday was sunny, but today it's snowing. What a difference a day makes!
great or insurmountable difference between things
There is a world of difference between the two proposals.
variation in years between people's ages
The age difference between them is five years.
disagreement between people on a subject
They had a difference of opinion on the project.
notice a change in quality or state
After using the new shampoo, she could feel the difference in her hair.
provide what is missing to reach a needed total
She used her savings to make up the difference.
identify the differences between two similar images
The children were asked to spot the difference between the two pictures.
distinguish between two or more things
Can you tell the difference between these two colors?
discrepancy in time between different time zones
The time difference between New York and London is five hours.
understand how two or more things are not the same
Children must know the difference between truth and lies.
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- French:avoir peu d'effet, ...
- German:kaum einen Unterschied machen, ...
- Italian:fare poca differenza, ...
- Spanish:dar igual, ...
- Portuguese:fazer pouca diferença, ...
- Chinese:几乎没有影响, ...
- Japanese:ほとんど変わらない, ...
- Arabic:لم يؤثر كثيرًا, ...
- Hebrew:לַעֲשׂוֹת הֶבְדֵּל קָטָן, ...
- Russian:почти не изменить, ...
- Ukrainian:впливати, ...
- Hindi:कोई फर्क न पड़ना, ...
- Bengali:কম প্রভাব ফেলা, ...
- Catalan:fer poca diferència, ...
- Czech:mít malý vliv, ...
- Danish:gøre meget lidt forskel, ...
- Dutch:weinig verschil maken, ...
- Greek:έχω μικρή σημασία, ...
- Hungarian:alig számítani, ...
- Khmer:មិនសូវមានភាពខុសគ្នា, ...
- Korean:별 차이가 없다, ...
- Persian:تأثیر کمی داشتن, ...
- Polish:nie mieć znaczenia, ...
- Portuguese (BR):fazer pouca diferença, ...
- Romanian:a conta prea puțin, ...
- Swedish:göra liten skillnad, ...
- Thai:แทบไม่ส่งผล, ...
- Turkish:fark yaratmamak, ...
- Vietnamese:hầu như không ảnh hưởng, ...
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