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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The coaching staff isn't going to go easy on him.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Sip regularly throughout the flight to stay hydrated, but go easy on caffeine and alcohol, which can have the opposite effect.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
The coaching staff isn't going to go easy on him.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Labor leaders reached Sunday remained skeptical that the administration will go easy on rural workers.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
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“Go easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20easy%20on. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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