take it easy

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

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.

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“She was all in on her work. She did not take it easy,” Anderson explained.

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Entering an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, the Lakers’ superstar is one of a few players taking it easy to start training camp.

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Holland is taking it easy “out of an abundance of caution,” a source close to the production told the outlet.

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"I'm going to be taking it easy for now, and I'll be able to return to work very shortly."

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