slippery slope

slippery slope
a) 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.

b) A logical argument that follows a chain of events or causes and effects to some conclusion.

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  • slippery slope — UK / US noun [singular] a problem or situation that is getting worse and will become extremely bad unless it is stopped be on a/the slippery slope to something: The country is on the slippery slope to revolution …   English dictionary

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  • slippery slope — a dangerous and irreversible course: the slippery slope from narcotics to prison. [1985 90] * * * …   Universalium

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