take the easy way out



take the easy way out

to get free of something by taking the path of least resistance. You can depend on Kelly to take the easy way out of a tough situation. I'm not the type that takes the easy way out.
See also: easy, out, take, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jeremiahjer-ə-MIE-ə (English)English, Biblical
Bendiks-Latvian
Nikusha-Georgian
Preecha-Thai
Mafaldamah-FAHL-dah (Italian), mə-FAL-də (Portuguese)Italian, Portuguese
Gennadiygye-NAH-dee, gee-NAH-deeRussian