go easy on
idiom
informal
1
: to treat (someone) in a way that is not harsh or demanding
The students might respond better if the teacher went (a little) easy on them.
2
: to use less of (something)
My doctor said to go easy on fatty foods.
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But go easy on the barista, and leave out the triple-pump, extra-shot pecan milk.
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Peter Green, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2024
Toast up some whole grain bread, add a thin smear of any nut butter of your choice (go easy on the nut butter, as large amounts are a choking hazard for toddlers), and top with sliced bananas.
—Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 31 July 2024
Israel’s status has been underwritten by U.S. preeminence in the region, which offered other countries there a binary choice: Either side with the United States and, by extension, go easy on Israel or stand against it and be isolated or worse (see: Iraq).
—Daniel Levy, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2015
David does not go easy on him, pushing back by saying the real motive is to manipulate him into returning the favor, will for will.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
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Peter Green, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2024
Toast up some whole grain bread, add a thin smear of any nut butter of your choice (go easy on the nut butter, as large amounts are a choking hazard for toddlers), and top with sliced bananas.
—Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 31 July 2024
Israel’s status has been underwritten by U.S. preeminence in the region, which offered other countries there a binary choice: Either side with the United States and, by extension, go easy on Israel or stand against it and be isolated or worse (see: Iraq).
—Daniel Levy, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2015
David does not go easy on him, pushing back by saying the real motive is to manipulate him into returning the favor, will for will.
—Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
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