Meaning of the word "a snowball effect" in English
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a snowball effect
US /ə ˈsnoʊ.bɔːl ɪˈfekt/
UK /ə ˈsnoʊ.bɔːl ɪˈfekt/
Idiom
1.
a situation in which something increases in size or importance at a faster and faster rate
Example:
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The scandal had a snowball effect, growing larger with each new revelation.
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The small protest quickly gained momentum, creating a snowball effect that led to a nationwide movement.
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