slide into
Frequency: 6.37.5 per million words
A gradual movement or change into an undesirable state.
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- The economy is showing signs of sliding into a recession.
- Without proper intervention, the company could slide into bankruptcy.
- Many fear that the country is sliding into political instability.
- He worried about his relationship sliding into a rut.
- The once-vibrant neighborhood began to slide into neglect.
- It's a dangerous path to slide into complacency.
- The team's performance started to slide into mediocrity after a strong start.
- Be careful not to slide into bad habits.
- The conversation could easily slide into gossip.
- She tried to prevent her emotional state from sliding into despair.