ease off
Idioms-
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 .
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Fall away, gradually decrease, as in The market's easing off, so we may get some stocks more cheaply . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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The heat is expected to ease off over the weekend, with a yellow warning for thunderstorms issued for Scotland and parts of northern England.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
“We were hoping that in 2026 demand would ease off a little bit as 2025 was this incredible year with a lot of things happening, but we’re not seeing it,” said Flood.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Should the world ease off on its purchases, that could pull the rug out from under China’s economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Conditions at sea are expected to ease off later as sailors race down the east coast before tackling the treacherous Bass Strait crossing to Tasmania.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
Then I ease off for a minute and he thinks he can turn.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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