Slippery slope

The slippery slope is a logical fallacy that suggests if one action is taken, it will inevitably lead to a chain of related events culminating in significant and often undesirable consequences. Essentially, it posits that a relatively small first step can result in a series of negative outcomes, without providing evidence that these outcomes will necessarily occur. This type of argument is often used in debates and discussions to warn against making a particular choice or adopting a specific policy by exaggerating the potential negative consequences.