go easy
Idioms-
Act or proceed with caution, as in Go easy moving that bookcase , or Go easy on the subject of layoffs . [Late 1800s] Also see easy does it ; take it easy .
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; go light on . Use sparingly, as in Go easy with the makeup; a little lipstick is enough , or Go light on the salt . [ Colloquial ; early 1900s]
Example Sentences
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“The Book of Pizza” warns readers to go easy on the toppings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"They are very intent on trying to win the soft influence battle to try and persuade politicians to go easy on them."
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Your $400,000 inheritance can be used to supplement your current income and, if managed judiciously — go easy on the gifts — it could last you into your 80s and beyond.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
“Very good” — but go easy on the spice, he replied.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
“I won’t go easy on you at the next practice,” he said.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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