the\ line\ of\ least\ resistance
- the\ line\ 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.
the easiest () way or course of action ()
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань".
Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс.
1997.
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(choose) the line of least resistance — (choose, follow, take, etc.) the line of least reˈsistance idiom (to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing sth Main entry: ↑lineidiom … Useful english dictionary
