English / idiom
A Snowball Effect
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A situation in which an event or process gains momentum and builds upon itself at an increasing rate.
In context
01
A tiny rumor on social media triggered a snowball effect that ruined the company's reputation.
02
Saving a small amount every month creates a snowball effect for your long-term wealth.
Synonyms
chain reaction,cumulative process,compounding growth
Antonyms
diminishing return,stagnant state,deceleration
Collocations
create a snowball effect,trigger a snowball effect,lead to a snowball effect