Japanese phrase
問題が広がります。 mon dai ga hiro ga ri ma su
Meaning
The issue will spread.
When to use it
Warns that a problem will become more widespread. It is commonly used with a concerned tone when leaving the situation alone could make it worse.
Example dialogue
このまま放置すると、問題が広がります。 ko no ma ma hō chi su ru to mon dai ga hiro ga ri ma su
If we leave it as it is, the issue will spread.
すぐ担当者に連絡しましょう。 su gu tan tō sha ni ren raku shi ma shō
Let's get in touch with the person in charge right away.