English Dictionary

take the easy way out

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

I always try to take the easy way out when it comes to cleaning my room.

意味（1）

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

The victims showed no relief when they learned that the perpetrator had killed himself in prison, stating that the perpetrator took the easy way out.