line of least resistance

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line of least resistance

  1. Synonym of path of least resistance
    • 1940 October, “Notes and News: The Worcester Railway”, in Railway Magazine, page 570:
      [...] but as this could have been done only by the repeal of the clauses in the Act which required the provision to be made, the line of least resistance has been taken, [...].