slippery slope

'the "slippery slope" of euthanasia'

'slippery slope argument'

What does 'slippery slope' mean? Thank you.

Once you've started, it'll get worse and worse. You start with voluntary euthanasia and before you know it, it's compulsory. http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/S.html (It wasn't there before you asked, so thanks) ;-)

Thanks, tdol.

'The introduction of the tax system created a slippery slope toward an economic crisis.'

Is this example acceptable? :roll: