at ease
Idioms-
Also, at one's ease . Comfortable, relaxed, unembarrassed, as in I always feel at ease in my grandmother's house . The related idiom put at ease means “make comfortable, reassure,” as in I was worried that the letter would not arrive in time, but the postmaster put me at ease . [1300s] For the antonym, see ill at ease .
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In a relaxed position in military ranks. The phrase is often used as a command for troops standing at attention to relax, as in At ease, squadron . The command stand at ease is slightly different. A British military dictionary of 1802 described it as standing with the right foot drawn back about six inches and one's weight put on it. An American version is to stand with one's feet slightly apart and the hands clasped behind one's back.
Example Sentences
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Unperturbed by the double disqualification of himself and McLaren team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri in Las Vegas last weekend, the 26-year-old Briton told reporters he was completely at ease ahead of this weekend's showdown.
From Barron's
"When I came to London I felt at ease. This was my place," says 20-year-old Manou, who moved from Belgium to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in south-east London three years ago.
From BBC
Benavidez appeared completely at ease, fist-bumping fans on his way to the ring with his five-year-old son and entourage in tow.
From BBC
Mr Trump Jr appeared at ease, often cracking jokes with the judge and reportedly telling a courtroom sketch artist to "make me look sexy".
From BBC
“For all those concerned about competition, the fact that the two companies combined represent about 5% of U.S. oil production should set their mind at ease. For all those who seek even greater U.S. energy independence and far lower emissions, this merger represents nothing but upside for our economy and our environment,” the company said.
From Seattle Times
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