The soft/easy option

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noun phrase

A choice or path that is perceived as easier or less challenging than other options.

When presented with a challenging task, many people choose the soft option.
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Often appears as...

  • take the soft option
  • choose the soft option

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Idiomatic

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Often Negative

Choosing the soft option can have a negative connotation, like avoiding hard work.

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He took the soft option and copied his friend's homework.
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Context Matters

In some situations, the soft option might be practical without judgment.

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For a family picnic, they chose the soft option of store-bought snacks.
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Not Always Easiest

'Soft/easy option' might seem simple initially but could have long-term downsides.

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She always chose the soft option, which later resulted in fewer career opportunities.
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