it does not matter vs it makes no difference

Both phrases 'it does not matter' and 'it makes no difference' are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of something being unimportant or irrelevant. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the context in which they are used.

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it does not matter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that something is unimportant or irrelevant.

This phrase is used to express that something is not significant or relevant in a given situation.

Examples:

It does not matter what time we leave, we will still arrive on time.
It does not matter which movie we watch, I'm fine with any choice.
It does not matter if it rains, we can still have fun indoors.
It does not matter who wins the game, as long as we have a good time.
It does not matter where we go for dinner, I'm not picky.

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No, it does not matter if the crime is adorable.
If you do not capture Eduardo tonight, it does not matter.
It does not matter to me how the universe was created, or in what time frame.
It does not matter if these time-frames span several years; what is important is that we have precise targets against which to measure our progress.
You will wonder who this is, but it does not matter.
I do not know and it does not matter.
Just like it does not matter how it worked out for Michael.
And it does not matter if I had 10,000 times like this, because it...
At the end of the day it does not matter what nationality we are.
As I know you, it does not matter; today is one of my good days.
But we all know that sadly it does not matter what state they are in.
If, as Europeans, we are committed to cutting CO2 emissions, it does not matter where CO2 is emitted.
I can't verify that fully, but it does not matter.
If a wine is of good quality, it does not matter whether or not it was produced by adding sugar.
Just read: so far as the media are concerned, the conditions of fairness are not guaranteed, but it does not matter, it will come.
And just to be clear, it does not matter if you were flirting with a guy, dancing with him, or even if you started making out with him on his bed.
I was betrayed perhaps a hundred times but it does not matter, I have never been good at keeping accounts them we choose our memories
Whether he is a she or she is a he, it does not matter, for they will be a masterpiece.
Even if it does not give me a spoon, it does not matter.
We must play our part by setting up a parliamentary committee; it does not matter whether it is an investigative, temporary or committee, but it must undertake to discover the truth.

Alternatives:

It's not important
It's irrelevant
It's of no consequence
It's inconsequential
It's immaterial

it makes no difference

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey that something is unimportant or irrelevant.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular choice or action will not have any impact on the outcome or result.

Examples:

It makes no difference which route we take, they all lead to the same place.
It makes no difference if we start now or later, the work needs to be done by tomorrow.
It makes no difference what color you choose, they all look good on you.
It makes no difference who we invite, as long as everyone has a good time.
It makes no difference where we sit, as long as we can see the stage.

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If I am dying tomorrow... it makes no difference.
With HAB destroyed, it makes no difference where we landed.
Medically it makes no difference, Mother.
If you're in love, it makes no difference.
Lady, it makes no difference.
Frankly, it makes no difference to me.
Win, lose, it makes no difference.
You see... it makes no difference.
Swift, painful... it makes no difference to me.
Boy or man, it makes no difference.
One glass or 10, it makes no difference.
Fine, it makes no difference.
From where I'm standing, it makes no difference.
At close range, it makes no difference.
Whether with one, two or three cameras it makes no difference.
In any case, it makes no difference.
'Cause sadly, it makes no difference to anybody.
He may well be, but it makes no difference.
For climate change, it makes no difference where the greenhouse gas is produced.
Close or far away, it makes no difference.

Alternatives:

It's all the same
It's all equal
It's all equivalent
It's all identical
It's all indistinguishable

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it does not matter vs it makes no difference