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May 7, 2025 16 min

Expression: Make a difference

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Great news -- the expressions are back! "Essential English Expressions" is a brand-new podcast from Plain English. All 14 episodes from Season 1 are available now for you to stream. Click this link to subscribe on your favorite player: https://essential-english.captivate.fm/listen In the meantime, enjoy this sample episode! -- Learn the English expression, "Expression: Make a difference" What does it mean to "make a difference?" This English expression has two meanings: Number one, to have a positive impact on the world. Or number 2, to have a noticeable effect. If someone volunteers at a food bank, you can say, "Her work really makes a difference." She's doing something good. She's having a positive impact on the world. Now imagine you change up your breakfast. Instead of having a muffin, you have a green smoothie. Now, you have more energy. Your new breakfast made a difference because it had a noticeable effect. -- Like this episode? Sign up to our free e-mail course on English expressions: https://plainenglish.com/essential-expressions-course

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