Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-line-of-least-resistance
idiom
/ðə laɪn əv liːst rɪˈzɪstəns/
Definition
The path of least resistance; the easiest course of action.
Examples
- When faced with a difficult decision, she often chooses the line of least resistance.
- Many students take the line of least resistance by selecting easy courses.
- His strategy was to follow the line of least resistance in negotiations to avoid conflict.
Meaning
This term describes choosing the simplest or most effortless option to achieve a goal rather than taking a more challenging or complicated route.
Synonyms
- easiest route
- simplest option
- most straightforward path
