the line of least resistance

US /ðə laɪn əv liːst rɪˈzɪstəns/
UK /ðə laɪn əv liːst rɪˈzɪstəns/
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最小抵抗の道, 最も簡単な方法

the easiest course of action; the way that involves the least effort or opposition

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He always takes the line of least resistance, avoiding any difficult tasks.
彼はいつも最小抵抗の道を選び、難しい仕事を避ける。
It's often easier to follow the line of least resistance than to challenge the status quo.
現状に挑戦するよりも、最小抵抗の道をたどる方が簡単なことが多い。