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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Her primary job makes life easy on that front, too.
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Since then, Democrats like Rep. Doris Matsui have highlighted the issue, and moderate Republicans have asked the committee to go easy on the program.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Lutnick isn’t the sort of guy to go easy on people.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Loaded with hydrators and brighteners like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, aloe vera, and encapsulated vitamin C, this formula uses a mineral filter to go easy on sensitive skin.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 1 May 2025
Since then, Democrats like Rep. Doris Matsui have highlighted the issue, and moderate Republicans have asked the committee to go easy on the program.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Lutnick isn’t the sort of guy to go easy on people.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Loaded with hydrators and brighteners like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, aloe vera, and encapsulated vitamin C, this formula uses a mineral filter to go easy on sensitive skin.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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