slippy slope

noun

Synonym of slippery slope.

Meanings

nounslippy slope (plural slippy slopes)

plural slippy slopes

  1. Synonym of slippery slope.

    Second question: Will Brexit be a slippy slope to weaker employment rights?

    2016 June 21, Michael Wilkinson, “EU debate: Boris Johnson says Brexit will be 'Britain's independence day' as Ruth Davidson attacks 'lies' of Leave campaign in front of 6,000-strong Wembley audience”, in Chris Evans, editor, The Daily Telegraph, London: Telegraph Media Group, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 22 Jun 2016
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    In my opinion, David is now potentially on a slippy slope to further speculation surrounding his hair loss. It might not be too long before a hair transplant is his only option in order to continue to be the hair icon he is renowned for being.

    2018 September 25, Luke Mintz, quoting Spencer Stevenson, “What has happened to David Beckham’s hair? Three experts give their verdict”, in Chris Evans, editor, The Daily Telegraph, London: Telegraph Media Group, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 28 Feb 2021

    It's the big one! The slippy slope of Liverpool vs Chelsea... ohhhhh it's already started.

    2019 April 14, JJ Bull, “Liverpool vs Chelsea, Premier League: live score and latest updates”, in Chris Evans, editor, The Daily Telegraph, London: Telegraph Media Group, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 14 Apr 2019

    Synonyms: slippery slope

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of slippery slope.

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