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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]

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"Take it easy, breathe," 22-year-old teacher Ginna Montoya said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

You're not saying, "I don't know. Take it easy."

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2022

Take it easy and enjoy the nonstop elevation changes and long sweeping S curves.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022

Take it easy Borsk and take in some of the good shows with little Musha - for relaxation.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2017

Take it easy; anger won't help any more than blackmail did.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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