slippery slope

[peppy_man]

'the "slippery slope" of euthanasia'

'slippery slope argument'

What does 'slippery slope' mean? Thank you.

[Tdol]

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)

[peppy_man]

Thanks, tdol.

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

Is this example acceptable?