collateral damage
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Unintended harm caused to people or things not directly targeted, especially in a military or business context.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Several unrelated departments became _____ in the company's budget cuts."
Answer: collateral damage
In your own words, what does "collateral damage" mean?
Unintended harm caused to people or things not directly targeted, especially in a military or business context.
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