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Influence & Involvement - Having an Effect

Discover how English idioms like "take a toll on" and "strike a note" relate to having an effect in English.

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

to leave a lasting negative effect on someone

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to experience a lot of problems, setbacks, damages, etc., as a result of something

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to have a severe negative effect on someone or something, in a way that lasts for a long time

Ex: The long hours of overtime work taking a toll on his personal life, leaving him with little time for relaxation or family .
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to do good
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to perform actions or engage in behavior that is beneficial, helpful, or morally upright, often with the intention of making a positive impact on others or the world

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to have an influence on how someone behaves, particularly by making them seem too important or proud

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to be an important factor in something

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(of a process or action) to have two opposite effects, particularly a good and a bad one

Ex: The promotion 's impact on her work-life cuts both ways, providing a higher position but demanding more hours of dedication .
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bad apple
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a person who causes trouble for others in a group and has a bad influence on them

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a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem

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to not have any personal gains in a particular situation

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to feel or experience something intensely, particularly an emotion or sensation

Ex: Generosity and kindness seem course through his blood; he 's always eager to help those in need .
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to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: The timeless classic novel left its mark on literature , influencing generations of readers and writers .
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(of two things) to be closely connected to one another, particularly in a way that one of them causes the occurrence of another

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an action or series of things that cause several other events to happen one after another

Ex: If we invest in renewable energy now , it will have a ripple effect on future generations .
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to behave in a way that expresses a particular attitude or feeling

Ex: Her thoughtful remarks during the struck a note of unity and collaboration among team members .
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to have a significant impact or influence on something

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to fail to have an influence or effect, particularly in changing someone's opinion about something opinion or decision

Ex: I 'm sorry , but that ridiculous cuts no ice with me and will not change my mind .
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rare or unusual cases that confirm the validity or effectiveness of a commonly accepted general principle or practice

Ex: The one mistake she made in her perfect track record at work is exception that proves the rule of her reliability .
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a brief or sudden instance or occurrence of something particular, whether positive or negative

Ex: The breathtaking sunset over the horizon a stroke of natural beauty, leaving everyone in awe .
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to harm or negatively affect someone or something

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to end the influence or control that someone or something has over another person

Ex: She was enchanted by the charming facade of the old mansion , but the creaking floorboards and eerie shadows broke the spell.
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to do something important that will be remembered for a long time

Ex: The invention of the made history by revolutionizing global communication and information sharing .
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