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ものを言う

to count; to make a difference

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phrase Rare #38,838
to count; to make a difference Used when something has a decisive influence or proves valuable.
JA: この仕事では経験がものを言う。
EN: Experience counts in this line of work.

実際には、努力よりも能力のほうがものを言う。

In reality, ability counts for more than effort.

今ものを言うは拳銃―拳銃だ

What's speaking now is a pistol—a pistol.

— イップ・マン 序章 (2008)

この場合は経験がものを言う。

In this situation, experience makes all the difference.

この仕事では経験がものを言う。

Experience counts for a lot in this line of work.

金がものを言う。

Money talks.