Give 'Em The Slip

In many a story, there comes a time when the hero doesn't have to fight his enemy. When the villain, bullies, or guards chase after the hero/heroine or try to break into his/her home, he/she has a great deal of tricks up his sleeve. The most well-known is when he or she makes sure the enemy doesn't get very far by turning his/her enemy's path into a traction nightmare. In other words, the hero can hose his staircase, spill liquid on the floor/ground, or toss marbles or other objects behind him to keep the enemy at bay.

The hero usually does this deliberately, but sometimes it can be unexpected or by accident.

Noteworthy Examples

 * In Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders, Shaggy knocks down some cans of oil, causing Steve to slip on it.
 * When the Recess gang is chased by Dr. Benedict's henchmen, TJ Detweiler desperately tosses a handful of marbles behind him, causing one of the agents to fall flat on his back.
 * SpongeBob Squarepants hides in a garbage can but is chased by Flatts the Flounder. As he runs for his life, a banana peel falls out and Flats slips on it.
 * Kevin McAllister hoses his staircase to keep Harry and Marv from breaking into his house, causing them to slip on them.