harmful effects

You usually use it when talking about health, nature, or habits. It often follows verbs like 'cause,' 'study,' or 'reduce.' You can say, 'Scientists are studying the harmful effects of plastic.' It sounds smart but is very easy to understand. You can use it in a serious talk or a casual chat about wellness. Just remember that 'effects' is the noun here. Don't mix it up with the verb 'affect'!

Use this when you want to sound clear and objective. It is perfect for a doctor's appointment. It works great when discussing news stories about the environment. You can even use it when giving a friend advice. For example, 'You should quit smoking because of the harmful effects.' It adds a bit of weight to your words. It makes the danger feel real and documented.

Avoid this for very tiny, funny problems. If your cat knocks over a glass of water, don't call it harmful effects. That is too dramatic! Use 'mess' or 'accident' instead. Also, do not use it for people's intentional mean actions. If a friend is rude, they aren't a 'harmful effect.' They are just being a jerk. Keep this phrase for results and consequences, not personalities.

In English-speaking cultures, we love talking about safety and health. You will see this phrase on every medicine bottle and cleaning product. It became very popular during the environmental movements of the 1970s. People started worrying about what chemicals do to the Earth. Now, it is a standard part of how we discuss 'wellness' and 'self-care.' It reflects a culture that is very focused on long-term consequences.

You might hear people say negative impact or adverse reactions. Adverse reactions is usually for medicine. Negative impact is common in business meetings. If you want to be more casual, you might say bad results. However, harmful effects is the 'Goldilocks' phrase. It is not too scientific, but not too slangy. It fits almost anywhere.