(the) easy option

(the) easy option
the ˌsoft/ˌeasy ˈoption idiom
(often disapproving) a choice which is thought to be easier because it involves less effort, difficulty, etc

They are anxious that the new course should not be seen as a soft option.

He decided to

take the easy option

and give them what they wanted.

Main entry:optionidiom

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