Definition of Slippery Slope
a series of events in which one bad decision leads to a cascading number of negative consequences
Examples of Slippery Slope in a sentence
Taking drugs is a slippery slope, and if you start you may find yourself addicted, which will lead to a life of dependency and pain. 🔊
When you begin to lie, you may find yourself on a slippery slope, lying more and to more people before you know it. 🔊
Going to school without your backpack will likely lead to a slippery slope, starting with your lack of books and continuing with your lack of materials. 🔊
When all you do is fight with a friend, your relationship is on a slippery slope, and you will soon find your friendship descending down a path that will destroy it. 🔊
A slippery slope is called as such because once you make one mistake, you keep on sliding and make more and more even though you try to stop. 🔊
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