ease up on

verb

eased up on; easing up on; eases up on
1
: to treat (someone) in a less harsh or demanding way
The students might respond better if the teacher eased up on them a little.
2
: to apply less pressure to (something)
ease up on the accelerator
3
: to do or use less of (something)
My doctor told me I should ease up on fatty foods.

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“Ease up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ease%20up%20on. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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