take/follow the path/line of least resistance

idiom

: to choose the easiest way to do something instead of trying to choose the best way

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Incoming administrations often prioritize domestic issues and take the path of least resistance on foreign policy. Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024 The grains, like water, follow the path of least resistance. Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 27 June 2024 The noseless tree-like creature from James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy discovers the wonder (and the horror) that a sense of smell can offer, culminating in a gag that perfectly illustrates how young children will often take the path of least resistance. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023 How a French Drain Works Water will always follow the path of least resistance. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023 Cybercriminals prefer to follow the path of least resistance to steal money, trade secrets or sensitive information. Phillimon Zongo, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022 Look for the easy way to bring things to completion today; follow the path of least resistance. Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 18 Sep. 2020 Many franchises, in all sports, will take the path of least resistance. Mike Freeman, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2023 Public bureaucracies tend most to take the path of least resistance. Harold Maass, The Week, 14 Jan. 2023

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