slippery slope
Example Sentences
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But in terms of how it affects the creative work, it becomes a slippery slope if that’s the tail that wags the dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
When children’s mental health and cognitive development are at risk, implying that screens can be good in some circumstances is a slippery slope toward a worse future.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
It’s also a slippery slope: once you get used to having a little more cash in your bank account, it can be tempting to lower the percentage even further.
From MarketWatch ● May 30, 2026
But ambition can be a very slippery slope.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
As Douglas suspected, the Court in Terry had begun its slide down a very slippery slope.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
