knock-on effect

[nok-on, -awn]

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a chain reaction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knock-on effect¹

adj. use of verb phrase knock on

Example Sentences

The use of fake badges, taking up the already limited number of disabled bays, has a knock-on effect.

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The incident has also had serious knock-on effects on JLR's supply chain.

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With those potential knock-on effects, that also raises the question of who decides to use it – especially in the Arctic and Antarctic, where governance is not straightforward.

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There can be little doubt that this move had a knock-on effect on the Isak saga.

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The leadership change comes as rising prices and uncertainty over the knock-on effects of US tariffs have raised concerns over the impact on consumer spending, particularly for Target's discretionary products such as apparel and electronics.

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