How to Pronounce "take the easy way out"
expression
TAYK thuh EE-zee WAY OWt
TAYK thuh EE-zee WAY OWt
Definition
To avoid a difficult or challenging situation by choosing a simpler, less demanding solution, even if it is not the best one.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈizi/ /ˈweɪ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈiːzi/ /wˈeɪ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh EE-zee WAY OWt
UK
TAYK thuh EE-zee WAY OWt
Listen in Context
He didn't want to study, so he took the easy way out and copied his friend's homework.
Don't take the easy way out when you face a problem. Try to solve it properly.
Some people always take the easy way out instead of working hard.
It was tempting to take the easy way out, but I knew I'd regret it later.