easy on

phrase

: not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing
I think they're being too easy on the vandals.

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Plus, the room is easy on the eyes, the crowd a diverse mix, and the vibe friendly both to people who dress up and to those who don’t. John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026 Peel and stick wall panels are the easiest to install, but easy on doesn’t guarantee easy off. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 Does the movie go too easy on the man who eventually gave us Fox News and decades of ghastly politics? Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 The ErgoSense keyboard has been tuned for optimal key bounce and is easy on the fingers, and a full-sized number pad makes data entry a breeze in the lab. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for easy on

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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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