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General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters | | English term or phrase: knock on implications | | We need to survey our clients and take a shot at determining the most vulnerable clients, knock on implications, etc. |
| | | English translation:repercussions / aftereffects / consequences | Explanation:
Here are three near synonyms to help you understand.
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Note added at 9 mins (2011-10-28 08:35:55 GMT)
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knock-on effect (plural knock-on effects)
(idiomatic, UK) A secondary, often unintended effect.
If a coach arrives late, it has a knock-on effect on the entire coach station.
repercussion:
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, esp. an unwelcome one.
aftereffect:
An effect that follows after the primary action of something, the aftermath.
consequence:
A result or effect of an action or condition. |
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