domino effect
An expression meaning that if one thing/person/etc. is affected in some way, all those surrounding it will do the same.
1. If one infected person sneezes in an elevator, most of the people inside will eventually become sick.
2.If the Soviets invade one of its neighbors, many others will succumb to the same result soon enough.
2.If the Soviets invade one of its neighbors, many others will succumb to the same result soon enough.
domino effect by Smkngmgc September 16, 2004
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