by extension

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by extension — idiom

1. This phrase is used to show that a related point or person is also included in t

1.idiom
Definition

This phrase is used to show that a related point or person is also included in the same situation.

Example

The manager's poor decisions hurt the team and, by extension, the whole company.

If you respect the teacher, by extension you should respect her rules.