slippery slope
Example Sentences
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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
“That is a slippery slope of theming that can go wrong really fast,” she adds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
But ambition can be a very slippery slope.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
Plus, once you start giving things away for free it’s a slippery slope.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
