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Old 05-Nov-2008, 12:25
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Smile meaning of "take easy way off"

what does it mean?
don't do the easy way?
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Old 05-Nov-2008, 13:56
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Default Re: meaning of "take easy way off"

"Take the easy way out" - do something with the least effort involved.

"Look at Josey! She took the easy way out of that relationship by telling Pete she was going out with James. Of course, she isn't really!"
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