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line of least resistance
path of least resistance
The easiest way; the way that takes least effort.
In becoming a doctor like his father John had really just followed the line of least resistance.
Some parents take the path of least resistance with their children and let them do as they please.
line of scrimmage
An imaginary line on a football field parallel to the goal lines where each play except the kickoff begins.
The play was stopped at the line of scrimmage.
lion's share
A disproportionate share; the largest part.
The manager always gets the lion's share of the company's profits.
lip service
pay lip service to
Support shown by words only and not by actions; a show of loyalty that is not proven in action. Usually used with pay.
Bv holding elections, communism pays lip service to democracy, but it offers only one candidate per office.
Some people pay lip service to education, but don't vote taxes for better schools.
liquid assets
Those belongings that can be easily converted into cash.
Herb asked for a loan and the bank manager told him to bring in proof of all his liquid assets.
listen to reason
To listen to and think about advice that you are given.
It will save you a lot of trouble if you will just listen to reason.
Joe was stubborn and would not listen to reason.
lit up like a Christmas tree
To be drunk.
On New Year's Eve Ned was lit up like a Christmas tree.
little frog in a big pond
small frog in a big pond
An unimportant person in a large group or organization.
In a large company, even a fairly successful man is likely to feel like a little frog in a big pond.
When Bill transferred to a larger high school, he found himself a small frog in a big pond.