plural knock-on effects
British
: something (such as a process, action, or event) that causes other things to happen : ripple effect
The drought is likely to have a knock-on effect throughout the whole economy.
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“Knock-on effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/knock-on%20effect. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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