knock-on effect
/ˈnɒk ˈɒn ɪˈfɛkt/ · knock·on ef·fect
noun
- A secondary or indirect consequence that results from an initial action or event, often creating a chain of further effects. The new tax law had a knock‑on effect on housing prices, driving them up across the city.
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Did you know? The phrase "knock‑on effect" entered popular political discourse in the UK during the 1970s, describing how one policy change could trigger a series of unintended economic consequences.