Influence, Results

1. come back to haunt us

The government policy will solve our current problems but is not a long term solution. Our actions will come back to haunt us.

It's because politicians lack foresight. They only think about the progress to be made during their term in office.

Our actions will cause problems later.

Our actions will come back to haunt us.

2. road to nowhere

Even through we're working so hard, I feel we are lost and confused. We're on the road to nowhere.

I agree. We need to take a step back and look at where we are going.

We are not going to get any results.

We're on the road to nowhere.

3. taking a toll

I hear you've been sleeping on the couch lately.

Yes, all of this work is taking a toll on my marriage.

The long hours at work are having a negative impact on my marriage.

The long hours at work are taking a toll on my marriage.

Our actions will have serious repercussions.