slippery slope

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A chain of events that, once initiated, cannot be halted; especially one in which the final outcome is undesirable or precarious. figuratively
    — I think basing your actions off an assumption like that is a slippery slope that is going to get you in trouble.
  2. A logical fallacy in which a party asserts that a particular result will probably follow from a given decision or circumstance, without necessarily providing any rational argument for the likelihood of the assumed consequence. broadly

词形变化

slippery slopes plural

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domino effect negative feedback point of no return snowball effect tipping point vicious circle
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