take/follow the path/line of least resistance

phrase

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

Examples of take/follow the path/line of least resistance in a Sentence

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Evolutionarily, we’re programmed to follow the path of least resistance, but in modern urban lives, easy often begets boredom. — Dan Rubinstein, Outside, 5 Nov. 2025

Given the choice, most people take the path of least resistance. — Dave Tucker, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Even a relatively flat yard will have some micro-gradients, and water will always try to follow the path of least resistance. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025

If your home or the close surroundings were to be struck by lightning, that electricity would take the path of least resistance. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025

Some take the path of least resistance and apologize with offers of freebies in exchange for the removal of the offending review. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025

Tactics like phishing and browser hijacking rely on users clicking malicious links, highlighting the human tendency to follow the path of least resistance. — Ashish Khanna, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

Incoming administrations often prioritize domestic issues and take the path of least resistance on foreign policy. — Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024

Thus, the duo were encouraged to take the path of least resistance for their sophomore effort, but despite knowing the pitfalls ahead of them, Nilson and Schwartz couldn’t shake their storytelling instincts. — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019