line of least resistance



line of least resistance

the course of action that will cause least trouble or effort. Jane won't stand up for her rights. She always takes the line of least resistance. Joan never states her point of view. She takes the line of least resistance and agrees with everyone else.
See also: least, line, of, resistance

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gjon-Albanian
Abisai-Biblical Latin
Judda-Ancient Germanic
Nan[næn]
Unn-Norwegian
Yared-Biblical Hebrew, Eastern African, Ethiopian