Consequence

Suffer consequence

I've had too many late nights over the past few weeks. I'm now suffering the consequences!

Consider consequence

My friend Neil can be very irresponsible. He's always making snap decisions and never considers the consequences.

Understand consequence

The lawyer said that her client fully understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared to go to jail for them.

Ignore consequence

You ignore the consequences of smoking at your peril. I'd give it up now if I were you.

Fear consequence

The peace process has broken down again. I think the whole world fears the consequences of another war.

Realise consequence

 I can see now that it was a mistake to let people just turn up without letting us know in advance. I didn't realise what the consequences would be.

Disastrous consequence

Europeans introduced the rabbit to Australia with disastrous consequences. Their numbers grew very quickly and they became a huge problem to farmers.

Tragic consequence

Following the death of 5-year-old Michael Richards last weekend, the police have reminded parents of the potentially tragic consequences of allowing children to light fireworks without adult supervision.

Indirect consequence

The government's investment in road building will have some indirect consequences. For example, fewer goods will be moved by rail.

Far-reaching consequence

The sharp rise in oil prices in the 1970's had far-reaching consequences. The whole world was affected by it in one way or another.

 

 

Inevitable consequence

Huge traffic jams in the city centre were the inevitable consequence of the rail strike. Everyone took their cars to work and jammed up the roads.

 

Unfortunately, there were a number of unforeseen consequences which nobody could have predicted.

Historians say that it is too early to assess the long-term consequences of the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The most likely consequences of raising income tax is that the government will lose the next election!

 

Notes

1. In 2-1 dire is also possible and in 2-2 fatal can also be used.

2. Note the following expression:

Scientists report that most of the fish population was killed as a consequence of the oil spill.

We need to compensate those people who are suffering and dying as a consequence of working with asbestos.

3. Note the use of the verbs face, take, and accept:

These pilots must now face the consequences of their actions and be brought to trial.

As a manager, you have to be prepared to accept the consequences of your decisions.

My boss was responsible for the mess, but I had to take the consequences!

4. Note this useful expression:

Global warming will have disastrous consequences for millions of people living near the coast.

5. If something is of little consequence, it is of no

importance.