Grammar fix
far-reaching consequences
wide effects
Describes results or effects that have a significant and lasting impact on many areas or people, often beyond what was originally expected.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The new law is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the education system.
If governments fail to address climate change, the far-reaching consequences could affect not only the environment but also the global economy and public health.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It had far-reaching consequence.
Say: It had far-reaching consequences.
Plural — 'consequences'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Precipitate extensive ramifications' is dense; 'far-reaching consequences' is the readable phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
far-reaching consequences
- have
- potentially
- with
- serious