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.
Examples of go easy on in a Sentence
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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.
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Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Issa Rae dazzled in a high-neck, long sleeve gown by Pamella Roland that did not go easy on the embellishments.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Adele will not go easy on anyone who decides to throw something onstage during her Las Vegas residency.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 4 July 2023
Some rights groups worried that the firm would go easy on Facebook because one of its human rights lawyers at the time, Brittan Heller, was married to Gleicher, Facebook’s head of security policy.
—Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
Plus, as someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, but has sensitive skin and allergies to bites and stings, Sherri has a special interest in finding the right mosquito repellents that will not only do the job but go easy on her skin.
—Staff Author, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2023
Did the Justice Department go easy on Hunter Biden, or treat him like anyone in his situation?
—Harold Maass, The Week, 24 June 2023
Or, go easy on yourself with a laptop backpack that shoulders your computer, books and other miscellaneous items.
—Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2023
Just remember, the crowning moment of the class is a blistering hot lap with an unleashed instructor in an AMG GT-R, so go easy on lunch.
—Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2023
Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 29 Feb. 2024
Issa Rae dazzled in a high-neck, long sleeve gown by Pamella Roland that did not go easy on the embellishments.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
Adele will not go easy on anyone who decides to throw something onstage during her Las Vegas residency.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 4 July 2023
Some rights groups worried that the firm would go easy on Facebook because one of its human rights lawyers at the time, Brittan Heller, was married to Gleicher, Facebook’s head of security policy.
—Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2023
Plus, as someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, but has sensitive skin and allergies to bites and stings, Sherri has a special interest in finding the right mosquito repellents that will not only do the job but go easy on her skin.
—Staff Author, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2023
Did the Justice Department go easy on Hunter Biden, or treat him like anyone in his situation?
—Harold Maass, The Week, 24 June 2023
Or, go easy on yourself with a laptop backpack that shoulders your computer, books and other miscellaneous items.
—Good Housekeeping, 15 June 2023
Just remember, the crowning moment of the class is a blistering hot lap with an unleashed instructor in an AMG GT-R, so go easy on lunch.
—Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2023
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