English Explanatory Dictionary

take the easy way out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cut corners; to follow the path of least resistance; to take shortcuts to avoid pain or having to struggle to achieve a desired result; to end or avoid a difficult situation in an easy or simple way that is not the best or most sensible or honorable solution.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-take the easy way out.wav

Word forms

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