But one has also to consider such microcosmic problems as poisonous snakes, being alone in the forest on slippery paths, or the occurrence of landslides next to the station. (sciencemag.org)
He sees that the only way out is a narrow steep and slippery path up the cliff; and he realises that that too will soon be submerged in the rising water. (faith.org.uk)
Such changes often lead job candidates down a slippery path and often yield more problems than solutions. (fortune.com)