significant dent

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

Used in a figurative sense to mean a significant negative impact or reduction.

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Examples (10)

  • The latest health scare has made a significant dent in the sales of beef.
  • The unexpected repair bills put a significant dent in our savings for the year.
  • Losing that major client will cause a significant dent in the company's annual revenue.
  • The plagiarism accusations left a significant dent in the author's reputation.
  • The team's recent loss of their star player made a significant dent in their championship hopes.
  • The stock market crash made a significant dent in his retirement portfolio.
  • The rising cost of materials has put a significant dent in our project's budget.
  • Poor reviews from critics are expected to put a significant dent in the movie's box office performance.
  • The prolonged drought caused a significant dent in the region's agricultural output.
  • This scandal has made a significant dent in public trust towards the government.