How to pronounce “take the easy way out”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• 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.

Practice Nearby Words

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