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Snowball effect
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a situation where something increases or gives rise to other things
Idiom
Informal
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
snowball effects
What 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.
Examples
The positive feedback from early customers created a snowball effect, attracting more clients to the business.
