Synonyms for slippery slope
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1. slippery slopenoun

   Synonyms:
   point of no return

2. slippery slopenoun

   A chain of events that, once initiated, cannot be halted; especially one in which the final outcome is undesirable or precarious.

   I think basing your actions off an assumption like that is a slippery slope that is going to get you in trouble.

   Synonyms:
   point of no return

3. slippery slopenoun

   An argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects to some conclusion.

   Synonyms:
   point of no return

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1. Ramon Llamas:

   Self-reporting can be a slippery slope, and this is where Apple has to be transparent, at least contractually, in what it is asking developers to do and the ramifications thereafter.

2. Mira Calton:

   We sounded the alarm back in 2013 and hoped people would understand what a slippery slope it is to have all of these foods that are genetically modified, obviously, we can't say without a doubt that GMOs are dangerous, but we can say that not enough human studies have been done. We don't want to be the guinea pigs.

3. Scott Huver:

   This move certainly feels like the top of a very slippery slope, while it is very difficult to fault either Sony or the theater chains for a reluctance to show the movie, it is most certainly a blow to free speech and creative expression — two of America’s most vital guiding principles.

4. Sadiq Khan:

   The idea that we restrict freedom of speech, the right to assemble, the right to protest because somebody might be offended is a slippery slope, we have a rich history in this country of having a sense of humor as well.

5. Martin Lee:

   I hope the Canadian government and the Canadian Parliament will speak up for us at this difficult stage, if Hong Kong were to go down the slippery slope as now, Hong Kong will become just another Chinese city.