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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With due respect to Kaedan Korczak, who showed promise in a limited role last season, Zach Whitecloud is the easy on-roster pick to move into the top four.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Considering DiSandro was fined $100,000 and banned from the Eagles' sideline for the rest of the regular season for his altercation with Greenlaw, some might say the NFL took it easy on him this time.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Nobody gets off easy on this show.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Head coach Mike Vrabel took it easy on his quarterback after the game.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Considering DiSandro was fined $100,000 and banned from the Eagles' sideline for the rest of the regular season for his altercation with Greenlaw, some might say the NFL took it easy on him this time.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Nobody gets off easy on this show.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Head coach Mike Vrabel took it easy on his quarterback after the game.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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