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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Lightweight, flushable and eco‑friendly, this mixed tofu litter locks in odors fast while staying gentle on paws and easy on the planet.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The main beginner trail, Milk Run, is super wide with a gentle pitch that's always immaculately groomed—perfect for seniors seeking a ski day that's easy on the joints.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
During fall hunting season, Game and Fish urged the public to go easy on the state’s quails due to their low stock numbers.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
And then obviously not being able to be out here with my teammates is never easy on me.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
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Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The main beginner trail, Milk Run, is super wide with a gentle pitch that's always immaculately groomed—perfect for seniors seeking a ski day that's easy on the joints.
—Roger Sands, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
During fall hunting season, Game and Fish urged the public to go easy on the state’s quails due to their low stock numbers.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
And then obviously not being able to be out here with my teammates is never easy on me.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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