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take it easy

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  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]


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"With Jeremy we decided to take it easy with him. He's had a lot of months without playing and he's been training very well but we're going to take it easy with him," Iraola added.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

For days, the Oura had urged me to take it easy.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 29, 2026

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 Dec. 13, 2025

I’m lucky I’m married to someone who can help me take it easy and relax.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 2024

“All right, take it easy, take it easy.”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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