slippery when wet
Caution near puddles
A warning phrase indicating a surface becomes hazardous when moisture is present.
The phrase appears on caution signs near pools, in bathrooms, and on freshly mopped floors.
It has become shorthand for any situation requiring extra care under certain conditions: The political landscape is slippery when wet—one wrong word and you're done.
- Bon JoviNew Jersey arena rock group
- slickSmooth or craftily adept
- wetSaturated with liquid
- wet floorMoisture-covered walking surface
- icyFrozen or unfriendly
slick surface · black ice · greasy · smooth · caution · caution tape · hydroplane · slide · water slide · skid · oil · rain · puddle · floor · tile · soap · banana peel · friction
- safety alertswarning sign, caution sign, danger sign, hazard sign, warning light
- warning signsred flag, yield sign, warning sign, caution sign, siren
slippery when wetnon-slip
Prevents unwanted movement
anti-skid · slip-resistant · grippy · stable footing · textured surface
slippery when wetspeed limit
Maximum legal driving pace
all clear · maximum speed · stop sign · yield · no passing zone