Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a domino effect
phrase
/ə ˈdɒmɪnoʊ ɪˈfɛkt/
Definition
A situation where one event causes a chain reaction of similar events.
Examples
- When the stock market began to decline, it created a domino effect, impacting businesses across the country.
- The teacher’s change in policy had a domino effect on student behavior throughout the school.
- One wrong decision can trigger a domino effect of negative consequences.
Meaning
The term refers to the way in which one small action can lead to a series of related events, much like a line of dominos falling one after the other.
Synonyms
- Ripple effect
- Chain reaction
- Knock-on effect
