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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- 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.