easy on
idiom
: not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing
I think they're being too easy on the vandals.
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Focus-pulling is not easy on a film like this.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Wood is naturally antimicrobial, microplastic-free, and easy on your knife blades.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
These water-repellent ankle boots feature a lug sole, a side-zip closure, and a back pull tab for easy on-and-off wear, plus elastic goring for flexible movement.
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Enveloped in dough, these pastries are an easy on-the-go meal.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Wood is naturally antimicrobial, microplastic-free, and easy on your knife blades.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
These water-repellent ankle boots feature a lug sole, a side-zip closure, and a back pull tab for easy on-and-off wear, plus elastic goring for flexible movement.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
Enveloped in dough, these pastries are an easy on-the-go meal.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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