To make a difference
Example: Volunteering can really make a difference in the community.
Definition
"Make a difference" means to have a significant impact or influence on a situation, person, or outcome, often in a positive way. For example, volunteering can really make a difference in the community by improving people's lives or conditions.
Translations
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marcar la diferencia -
een verschil maken -
marcar la diferència -
faire la différence -
einen Unterschied machen
Etymology
The phrase "make a difference" combines the verb "make," meaning to create or cause, with "difference," which originates from the Latin 'differentia,' meaning distinction or diversity. The expression has evolved to signify creating an important change or effect, highlighting the power of actions to alter circumstances.
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"To make a difference" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A2) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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