path of least resistance

English

Noun

path of least resistance

(figuratively) The easiest way to do something.
Synonyms: line of least resistance, easy way out

to take the path of least resistance, to follow the path of least resistance

Translations

Translations

Czech: cesta nejmenšího odporu f
Dutch: weg van de minste weerstand m
Finnish: helpoin reitti, helpoin tie
French: solution de facilité f
Polish: linia najmniejszego oporu f

See also

take the easy way out

Further reading

“the path of least resistance”, in Cambridge English Dictionary, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire: Cambridge University Press, 1999–present.
“the line path of least resistance” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.
“the line path of least resistance” (US) / “the line path of least resistance” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.
“take/follow the path/line of least resistance”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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