B1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
take the easy way out
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to choose the simple option so that you avoid difficulty or effort
Usually critical: the person avoids hard work or a duty. 'An easy way out' is also common. 'There is no easy way out' means no simple solution.
In context
He took the easy way out and copied his friend's answers instead of studying.
Quitting the project now would be taking the easy way out.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens