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knock-on effect

[nok-on, -awn]

noun

Chiefly British.
  1. a chain reaction.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of knock-on effect1

adj. use of verb phrase knock on
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The latest statistics go up to March and therefore don't take into account the knock-on effect of increased small boat crossings in the months since.

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The agency added in a post on Facebook that roads and bridges were also affected by the flood, which has had a knock-on effect on the local economy and traffic.

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That has a knock-on effect on local energy prices, which is also provoking a backlash in some areas.

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Brian in Nottingham asked about any knock-on effect the agreement may have on the UK's ability to negotiate trade deals with other nations.

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She said it also had a knock-on effect for families and carers and could make a "massive difference".

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knock-onknock oneself out