take the line of least resistance

To do the thing that is easiest. A variant of the more common "take the path of least resistance." Let's not try to innovate this time—just take the line of least resistance so we can get the job done on time.

See also: least, line, of, resistance, take

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take the line of least resistance

take the path of least resistance

If someone takes the line of least resistance or takes the path of least resistance, they do the thing that is easiest in a situation. They would rather take the line of least resistance than become involved in arguments or unpleasant situations. It had been the path of least resistance to agree to Sam's suggestions. Note: The line of least resistance and the path of least resistance are used in many other structures to mean the easiest course of action. He seemed to prove that the line of least resistance would always pay off. Instead of finding a radical solution to its economic difficulties, the Parliament chose the path of least resistance.

See also: least, line, of, resistance, take

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

See also:

take the path of least resistance
choose the path of least resistance
resistance
choose the line of least resistance
take the Michael (out of someone or something)
take the mike (out of someone or something)
a force to reckon with
(have) got a thing going (with someone)
a watched kettle never boils
be (right) down (one's) alley

词组	take the line of least resistance
释义	take the line of least resistance take the line of least resistance To do the thing that is easiest. A variant of the more common "take the path of least resistance." Let's not try to innovate this time—just take the line of least resistance so we can get the job done on time. See also: least, line, of, resistance, take Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. take the line of least resistance or take the path of least resistance If someone takes the line of least resistance or takes the path of least resistance, they do the thing that is easiest in a situation. They would rather take the line of least resistance than become involved in arguments or unpleasant situations. It had been the path of least resistance to agree to Sam's suggestions. Note: The line of least resistance and the path of least resistance are used in many other structures to mean the easiest course of action. He seemed to prove that the line of least resistance would always pay off. Instead of finding a radical solution to its economic difficulties, the Parliament chose the path of least resistance. See also: least, line, of, resistance, take Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. See also: take the path of least resistance choose the path of least resistance resistance choose the line of least resistance take the Michael (out of someone or something) take the mike (out of someone or something) a force to reckon with (have) got a thing going (with someone) a watched kettle never boils be (right) down (one's) alley
随便看	keep a weather eye on (someone or something) keep a weather eye on something/open for something keep a weather eye on something/someone keep a weather eye open keep a weather eye out keep back keep bad company keep balls in the air keep banker's hours keep behind keep body and soul together keep body and soul together, to keep both feet on the ground keep both oars in the water keep/break your word keep busy keep by keep cave keep chair keep chin up keep clear of keep close tabs on (someone or something) keep (close) watch keep (close) watch for (someone or something) keep (close) watch over (someone or something)