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

Sources within the airline suggest the situation is being brought under control, but there are concerns that delays this evening could have a knock-on effect on Tuesday's flights.

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The US authorisation will also have a further knock-on effect: enabling the UK and France to grant Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia.

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Recent events, such as the Budget, mean that borrowing costs in general have increased, which may have a knock-on effect for those searching for a home loan.

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"We've seen the knock-on effect of that in the squad the past couple of weeks."

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It has also raised questions over a potential knock-on effect when the government has said growing the UK economy is a top priority.

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