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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Fox got the worst of it, as the two games in the network’s national window weren’t exactly easy on the eyes.
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The shoes also come with nylon grosgrain tabs at the front and back for easy on-and-off wear, and feature reflective detailing on the front tab that will make the shoes easier to spot from a distance.
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Those in the market for a new pair of shades can find trend-forward styles that are relatively easy on the wallet.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The shoes also come with nylon grosgrain tabs at the front and back for easy on-and-off wear, and feature reflective detailing on the front tab that will make the shoes easier to spot from a distance.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025
Those in the market for a new pair of shades can find trend-forward styles that are relatively easy on the wallet.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Picaridin is an odorless, synthetic ingredient that is easy on the skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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