Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk

It's a slippery slope.

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Meaning

It's a dangerous course of action that could lead to undesirable consequences.

Example sentences

John: Let's just bend the rules a little bit this time.

Alice: I don't think that's a good idea, John. It's a slippery slope.

John: But it would make things so much easier.

Alice: I know, but once we start, it’s hard to stop. This is a serious issue; It's a slippery slope.