Influence & Involvement - The Reason Why

Explore English idioms regarding the reason why with examples like "for the sake of it" and "pave the way for".

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one thing [lead] to another [sentence]

used when one wants to explain how a series of events made something happen without giving away many details

Ex: I offered to help with the event decorations , and one thing led to another , and I found myself planning the entire party .

to [open] the floodgates [phrase]

(of an action or decision) to allow for many possibilities, particularly those that were previously unavailable

Ex: The release of the affordable smartphone opened the floodgates to a broader market of consumers who could now afford the technology .

to [pave] the way (for|to) {sth} [phrase]

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

Ex: The diplomatic negotiations between the two countries paved the way for a historic peace agreement .

to [be] at the bottom of {sth} [phrase]

to be the direct cause of something, particularly something unpleasant

Ex: After careful investigation , it was clear that miscommunication was at the bottom of the team 's conflicts .

to [be] down to {sb/sth} [phrase]

to be heavily dependent on someone or something

Ex: The team 's victory was down to their excellent teamwork and strategy .

for the sake of it [phrase]

with no particular or apparent reason

Ex: She often bakes cookies for the sake of it , not necessarily for a special occasion .

to [put] {one's} finger on {sth} [phrase]

to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

Ex: When it comes to improving customer satisfaction , it 's essential to put your finger on the specific aspects that need attention .

where the shoe [pinch] [phrase]

used to refer to where the all the trouble comes from or where things get difficult

Ex: The employees voiced their frustrations about workplace inefficiencies and pointed out where the shoe pinches in their daily tasks .

the finger of (suspesion|blame) [phrase]

the strong belief of someone being responsible for or guilty of something

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a chicken and egg situation [phrase]

a situation in which one finds it impossible to determine which one of two things is responsible for the occurrence of another or existed before the other one did

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to [point] the finger at {sb} [phrase]

to blame someone or hold them accountable for something bad that has happened

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to [set] the stage for {sth} [phrase]

to do something that makes it possible or easier for something else to occur

Ex: Her dedication and hard work in school have set the stage for a promising career in medicine .

to [sow|plant] the seeds of {sth} [phrase]

to cause the development of a particular idea or feeling

Ex: The art exhibit aimed to sow the seeds of environmental awareness and activism in the minds of its visitors .

Influence & Involvement
Having an Effect	The Reason Why	Results & Consequences	Persuasion
Reversal of a Situation	Change	Involvement	Uninvolvement
Ending	Importance & Unimportance	Priority	Main Elements