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

But letting the popularity of an activity determine its legality is a slippery slope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“That is a slippery slope of theming that can go wrong really fast,” she adds.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

The world of plants is a slippery slope.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan