易やすきに付つく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

take the easy way out; follow the path of least resistance

Used when someone avoids effort or difficulty, choosing the easier option even if it is not the best. Often carries a critical or self-deprecating tone.

• 彼かれはいつも易やすきに付つくから、難むずかしい仕し事ごとは任まかせられない。

  He always takes the easy way out, so I can't trust him with difficult tasks.

• 易やすきに付つかず、最さい後ごまでやり遂とげよう。

  Let's not take the easy way out and see it through to the end.