phrase

• An option avoiding difficulty or unpleasantness; the easiest course of action.

  ‘as one who shies away from confrontation, I generally choose the path of least resistance’

  More example sentences

  • ‘he was easily deflected from his purpose and always chose the line of least resistance’
  • ‘Of course, there will be those who will choose the path of least resistance and remain silent on the matter.’
  • ‘But as I have nothing new to trade, I choose the path of least resistance.’
  • ‘What really happens when you choose the path of least resistance?’
  • ‘Many bands with a conscience choose the path of least resistance: the charity record.’
  • ‘However, victory and satisfaction belong to those who do not choose the path of least resistance when faced with major life challenges.’
  • ‘Instead of healthy eating, we choose the path of least resistance: convenience foods, snack food or even fast food.’
  • ‘Finally, when given the opportunity to effect change, many powerless people choose the path of least resistance.’
  • ‘Unfortunately, most players will simply take the path of least resistance, and choose to do whatever is easier.’
  • ‘Obviously they must carefully weigh their options; in some instances the path of least resistance is chosen.’
  • ‘He'll likely take the path of least resistance, the one with the fewest ‘practical difficulties’’