Meaning of the word "take the easy way out" in English

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take the easy way out

US /teɪk ði ˈiːzi weɪ aʊt/
UK /teɪk ði ˈiːzi weɪ aʊt/
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Idiom

1.

to choose the simplest or least difficult course of action, often avoiding responsibility or a challenging situation

Example:
Instead of confronting the problem, he decided to take the easy way out and quit his job.
It's tempting to take the easy way out, but sometimes the harder path leads to better results.
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