path\ of\ least\ resistance

path\ of\ least\ resistance
• (the) line of least resistance
• (the) path of least resistance
n. phr.
the easiest way; the way that takes least effort.

In becoming a doctor like his father John had really just followed the line of least resistance.

Some parents take the path of least resistance with their children and let them do as they please.

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the easiest (though probably not the best) way or course of action (same as to take the easy way out)

Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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  • the\ path\ of\ least\ resistance — • (the) line of least resistance • (the) path of least resistance n. phr. the easiest way; the way that takes least effort. In becoming a doctor like his father John had really just followed the line of least resistance. Some parents take the… …   Словарь американских идиом

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  • the path of least resistance — • line of least resistance • the path of least resistance the easiest (though probably not the best) way or course of action (same as to take the easy way out) …   Idioms and examples

  • take/follow the path of least resistance — see ↑resistance • • • Main Entry: ↑path …   Useful english dictionary

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