Meaning of 'Slippery slope'
What does the saying 'Slippery slope' mean?
Idiom: Slippery slope
Meaning:
A slippery slope is where a measure would lead to further worse measures.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nature |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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