Collocations for "consequence"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "consequence" in context.
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consequence
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- just have to [face, deal with, take, accept] the consequences
- [time, need] to [face] the consequences
- he'll have to [face] the consequences (of)
- [face] the consequences of your [decisions, actions, thoughts]
- Well, that was an unforeseen consequence!
- ignore the [possible, potential] consequences
- did not consider the consequences before
- did not plan appropriately for the consequences
- What are the (most) [likely, probable] consequences?
- Did you even think about the consequences before you...?
- the consequences of [attacking, threatening, offering, refusing]
- [chose, decided] to ignore the consequences
- the [accident, crash, mistake] was a consequence of
- was a consequence of the [storm, downpour, gale]
- is a consequence of poor [living, driving, thinking, preparation, management]
- a consequence of a [poor, sedentary] lifestyle
- a consequence of [careless, reckless, thoughtless] driving
- Cancer is a possible consequence of [smoking, asbestos exposure].
- there will be major consequences if you (don't)
- you are going to experience major consequences if you (don't)
- is a matter of [no, little, minimal] consequence
- In consequence, you'll [need, have] to be (prudent).
- In consequence, he was [forgotten, pardoned, reprieved].
'consequence' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
coup
- decrease
- direct
- distraction
- disturbance
- driving
- inevitable
- minor
- raid
- recession
- riot
- scarcity
- severe
- sloth
- thoughtless
- trivial
- undoubtedly
- upbringing