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ease off

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  1. Also, ease up . Lessen in severity, relax; abate. For example, I wish you'd ease off on Harold; he's doing the best he can , or The wind's eased up so I think the storm is just about over . [Late 1800s] Also see let up .

  2. Fall away, gradually decrease, as in The market's easing off, so we may get some stocks more cheaply . [Late 1800s]

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