easy escape

Meanings

1. 1phrasecountable

   A way of avoiding something difficult or unpleasant that requires little effort.

   Grammar: Used as a noun phrase: an easy escape, the easy escape. Often followed by from: an easy escape from reality.

   Patterns

   • an easy escape from something
   • provide an easy escape
   • look for an easy escape

   For many people, social media is an easy escape from boredom.

   He saw the job as an easy escape from his problems at home.

   The movie offers an easy escape from the stress of daily life.

2. 2phrasecountable

   A quick and simple way to get out of a place or situation.

   Grammar: Often used with make: make an easy escape. Also used after have: have an easy escape.

   Patterns

   • make an easy escape
   • have an easy escape
   • an easy escape route

   The thieves made an easy escape through the back door.

   The open window gave the cat an easy escape from the room.

   Police blocked the road to prevent an easy escape.

Common combinations

an easy escape from

Reading is an easy escape from everyday worries.

make an easy escape

The prisoners made an easy escape when the guard fell asleep.

provide an easy escape

Video games provide an easy escape for stressed teenagers.

look for an easy escape

When the meeting got tense, she looked for an easy escape.

Synonyms and how they differ

getaway

Getaway usually means a physical escape or a short vacation, while easy escape emphasizes the lack of difficulty.

distraction

A distraction takes your attention away, but it is not necessarily an escape from a situation.

Opposites

Commonly confused: easy escape or escape?

Practice

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