English · Proverb Attested

when America sneezes, the world catches a cold

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Events in the United States tend to have a major impact on other countries.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “when America sneezes, the world catches a cold” mean?

Events in the United States tend to have a major impact on other countries.

Is “when America sneezes, the world catches a cold” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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