knock-on effect
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of knock-on effect
adj. use of verb phrase knock on
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This year's El Niño has become the strongest on record and is expected to have a knock-on effect on the climate into next year.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The major refinery investments have had a knock-on effect: They put pressure on refining margins across the U.S. and Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
The knock-on effect on diesel prices was particularly marked, economists said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Gasoline prices have soared well above $4 per gallon since the start of the war, compared with the national average of $3.14 a year ago, with a huge knock-on effect on consumer prices.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
She said she understands this will have a knock-on effect for many patients and said they have not come to this decision lightly.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
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