Soft option In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "soft option", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-15 04:10

Meaning of Soft option

Synonyms:

easy option

Soft option disapproving phrase informal

A less hazardous or difficult way of doing something.

He decided to take this job because it was the soft option- it's a well-paid job.

Jane wanted to pursue a legal career, but finally she took a soft option and became a nanny.

He called the penalty as "merciful," noting that the courts had repeatedly underlined that the sentencing should be viewed as severe and not as a soft option in comparison to jail.

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a walk in the park

Something easy or pleasant to do, especially by comparison to something

(there are) no two ways about it
Definitely true; no other choices or alternatives
caught between two stools

 Difficult to choose between two alternatives.

give (one) the works

1. To physically attack someone or use physical violence against someone 

2. To provide a person with all of the possible choices

like shelling peas

Especially easy

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To do something in an unusual way

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