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a slippery slope

Idiom Law

Meaning

a course of action that seems to lead to undesirable or dangerous consequences

Example Sentences

"Starting to ignore small violations can lead to a slippery slope of bigger legal issues."

Related Expressions

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to learn or become skilled at something new

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to show others how to behave by doing it yourself

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to make noticeable progress

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the world considered as a single community due to technology...

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to obey rules or follow the official policy

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to think creatively or unconventionally