gå den breda vägen
Swedish
Etymology
Literally, "walk the broad path". From the gospel according to Matthew; Mat 7:13:
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way,
that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.
Verb
- (idiomatic) To always choose the easiest option without any regards for any moral issues with that choice.
Usage notes
The broad path ("den breda vägen") refers to the path of actions which leads to Hell according to Christianity.
Antonyms
- gå den smala vägen
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