take the coward's way out



take the coward's way out

Euph. to kill oneself. When faced with financial disaster, Sarah took the coward's way out. I can't believe that Bill would take the coward's way out. His death must have been an accident.
See also: out, take, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
NicolÒnee-ko-LOItalian
Terenzio-Italian
Vinicio-Italian, Spanish
Christie['kristi]
Orlando[ɔ:'lændəu]
Wystan-English (Rare)