knock-on effect
knock-on effect · knock-on effects
A secondary, often unintended effectA secondary, often unintended effect; a repercussion, chain reaction.
Meaning
1 senses(UK)A secondary, often unintended effect; a repercussion, chain reaction.
If a coach arrives late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire coach station.
a secondary or incidental effect
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
knock-on + effectknock-on + effect
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Forms
plural: knock-on effects| Singular | knock-on effect |
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