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Snowball effect
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滚雪球效应, 雪球效应
a situation where something increases or gives rise to other things
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "snowball effect" and when to use it?
The idiom "snowball effect" is derived from the literal concept of a snowball rolling down a hill, gradually picking up more snow and increasing in size as it goes. In a figurative sense, it is sued to signify a situation in which a small action or event triggers a chain reaction, causing an issue or situation to grow rapidly or become more significant.
Example
The positive feedback from early customers created a snowball effect, attracting more clients to the business.
早期客户的积极反馈产生了滚雪球效应，吸引了更多客户来到业务。
A small disagreement among team members can escalate into a major conflict, thanks to the snowball effect.
团队成员之间的小分歧可能会因滚雪球效应而升级为重大冲突。
