How to Pronounce "the line of least resistance"
expression
thuh LINE-uhv-LEEST-ri-ZIS-tuhns
thuh LINE-ov-LEEST-ri-SIS-tuhns
Definition
The easiest or simplest way to do something, especially one that avoids trouble or hard work. People take 'the line of least resistance' when they choose the easiest solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɫist/ /ɹiˈzɪstəns/, /ɹɪˈzɪstəns
British English
ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /lˈiːst/ /ɹɪsˈɪstəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh LINE-uhv-LEEST-ri-ZIS-tuhns
UK
thuh LINE-ov-LEEST-ri-SIS-tuhns
Listen in Context
He often chooses the line of least resistance at work.
Taking the line of least resistance usually means avoiding problems.
Don't always follow the line of least resistance.
When faced with a tough choice, she took the line of least resistance and stayed silent.