ripple effect noun
plural ∼ -fects [count] : a situation in which one event causes a series of other events to happen
▪ These kinds of crimes create a ripple effect throughout the city. [=they cause more crimes, problems, etc.] ▪ These costs will have a huge/major ripple effect on the economy. [=the costs will cause important changes in the economy]
▪ These kinds of crimes create a ripple effect throughout the city. [=they cause more crimes, problems, etc.] ▪ These costs will have a huge/major ripple effect on the economy. [=the costs will cause important changes in the economy]
