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knock-on effect
ˈknock-on eˌffect /ˈnɒk.ɒn.ɪˌfekt/ aep /ˈnɑːk.ɑːn-/ noun [C usually singular] MAINLY UK
► F0 When an event or situation has a knock-on effect, it causes other events or situations, but not directly: » If one or two trains run late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire rail service.Thesaurus+: ↑Outcomes and consequences |