slippery slope
(slip-per-y-slope)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. A course of action that seems to lead inevitably from one action or result to another with unintended consequences.
Example Sentence
The politician argued that legalizing the substance could be a slippery slope leading to widespread abuse.
More Example Sentences
Critics warned that the new policy might create a slippery slope of increasing regulations.
Synonyms
chain reaction; domino effect; snowball effect
Antonyms
stable path; predictable course; steady progress
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