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.society
- 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.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: far-reaching consequences (of something) / (for someone/something)
WrongIt had far-reaching consequence.
RightIt had far-reaching consequences.
Plural — 'consequences'.
Patternfar-reaching consequences (of something) / (for someone/something)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Precipitate extensive ramifications' is dense; 'far-reaching consequences' is the readable phrase.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
far-reaching consequenceshavepotentiallywithserious
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'serious consequences', which focuses on how bad the result is, 'far-reaching consequences' highlights how widely the effects spread, possibly affecting many people, places, or aspects of life.