Phrases Describing Experiences and Events

It was a slippery slope.

C2

Meaning

A situation or course of action that, once begun, is difficult to stop and leads to something bad.

Example sentences

John: I should have stopped earlier.

Alice: Yes, it was a slippery slope.

John: I know. I learned my lesson.

Alice: It's good you recognize it. It was a slippery slope you were on.