Julia Huong
2021-10-15 04:10
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.
Something easy or pleasant to do, especially by comparison to something
Difficult to choose between two alternatives.
1. To physically attack someone or use physical violence against someone
2. To provide a person with all of the possible choices
Especially easy
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