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have an impact on someone or something
to leave an impression on someone or something. The sharp change in interest rates had an impact on the housing market. Your story really had an impact on me. See also: have impact (up)on someone or something [for something] to have an effect on someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) This plant closing will impact upon the local economy for years to come. The day's troubles impacted on Rachel quite seriously. upon impact Fig. at the place or time of an impact. The car crumpled upon impact with the brick wall. The man who fell from the top of the building died on impact. See also: upon Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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