slippery slope

Example Sentences

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This "slippery slope" argument has been repeatedly raised during debates at Holyrood.

From BBC

Another practical argument against the bill has been concerns about a "slippery slope", with campaigners pointing to Belgium and Canada where assisted deaths have risen as eligibility criteria have expanded.

From BBC

Workers say that could be the first step down a slippery slope that leads to layoffs and damage to patient health.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Understandably, GM CEO Mary Barra said Tuesday External link that Carney’s move was “a very slippery slope.”

From Barron's