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take it easy

Idioms  
  1. Don't hurry, proceed at a comfortable pace, relax. For example, Take it easy—we don't have to be there till noon, or Bruce decided to take it easy this weekend and put off working on the house. [Mid-1800s]


Example Sentences

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If it's muscle strain, taking it easy for a few days may help.

From Science Daily

Wall Street can usually take it easy after the December Federal Reserve meeting, as it’s usually the last big macroeconomic event for the year.

From Barron's

“After the diagnosis, part of me asked if I should take it easy,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

They were known for being positive and taking it easy on their star players, rarely challenging them.

From Los Angeles Times

A handful of tourists could be seen taking it easy on sun lounges around the edge of the pool, though none ventured into the water.

From Barron's