slippery slope
The term "slippery slope" is often used in arguments and discussions to caution against actions believed to lead to a chain of undesirable consequences.
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Definition
C1Logic
(fallacy)An argument that claims a specific action will lead to a series of negative events without sufficient evidence for such a progression.
Example
- Arguing that banning one type of book will eventually lead to the banning of all books is a slippery slope fallacy.
B2Rhetoric
(metaphor)A metaphor for a situation where a small decision or action is believed to trigger a series of uncontrollable and negative events.
Example
- He warned that allowing this exception could be a slippery slope leading to more lenient rules in the future.