🇺🇸 English Expressions: Slippery Slope ⚠️
Hey everyone! 👋 Today’s expression is “slippery slope.” 👉 It means a situation where one small step leads to a chain of negative or dangerous events that are hard to stop. Basically, once you start, things can quickly get out of control. Origin: This expression comes from the literal image of slipping down a steep, icy hill — once you lose your footing, it’s hard to stop yourself. Over time, it became a metaphor for decisions or actions that lead to worsening consequences. ❄️ Examples: • Skipping one class can be a slippery slope to falling behind. 📚 • If you start lying about small things, it can turn into a slippery slope. 😬 • That shortcut seems harmless, but it could be a slippery slope. ⚠️ Now it’s your turn! 💬 Drop your own sentence using “slippery slope” below 👇 WE LEARN FROM EACH OTHER! 🤝 English Expressions page in the Classroom 👉https://www.skool.com/lme/classroom/c7105c70?md=a0522a36e24d4286a880b2f958b8f1ea