Path Of Least Resistance (Noun)
Meaning
The easiest way; "In marrying him she simply took the path of least resistance".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- By quitting his job he took the path of least resistance, rather than dealing with the stress of a long commute every day.
- The government implemented a simple and straightforward policy, choosing the path of least resistance in order to avoid controversy.
- She chose the path of least resistance and let her children pick the restaurant for dinner, even though it wasn't her first choice.
- In refusing to resolve the conflict, the two friends simply took the path of least resistance and agreed to disagree.
- Rather than putting up a fight, the team decided to take the path of least resistance and accept the loss, focusing their energy on the next game.