One thing leads to another

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An event or action directly or indirectly causing another event or action.

He borrowed my book, then started asking for my notes. One thing leads to another and now we spend all our time studying together.
Visual representation of "one thing leads to another" - An event or action directly or indirectly causing another event or action.

Often appears as...

  • as one thing leads to another
  • when one thing leads to another
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Visual representation of "one thing leads to another"
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Chain Reactions

Understand that this phrase often implies a series of events, not just one outcome.

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He missed the bus, one thing led to another, and he lost his job.
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Unintended Consequences

The phrase can express how unexpected results can arise from simple actions.

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I told a small lie to avoid trouble, but one thing led to another, and it spiraled out of control.
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