path of least resistance

English

Noun

path of least resistance

1. (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.