ripple effect
Plural
ripple effects
1
an action or series of things that cause several other events to happen one after another
The idiom "ripple effect" is originated from the way ripples expand outward when an object is dropped into water, creating a series of interconnected waves. It is used to signifies a sequence of consequences or impacts resulting from a single initial action or event.
- His act of kindness is creating a ripple effect, inspiring others to pay it forward.
- Climate change is causing a ripple effect, leading to environmental disruptions around the world.
- Their innovative product had a positive ripple effect on the industry, prompting competitors to adapt.
- The financial crisis of 2008 had a ripple effect, causing job losses and economic downturns globally.
- If we invest in renewable energy now, it will have a positive ripple effect on future generations.