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easy does it

idiom
A2
Meaning

Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.


Examples
SIMPLE

Easy does it when you carry that heavy box.

CONTEXTUAL

Easy does it, you are moving the furniture too quickly and might scratch the floor.

COMPLEX

The surgeon reminded his assistant that easy does it, as the delicate procedure required absolute precision and a very steady hand.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    breathe easy

    To relax or feel secure about something.

  2. 02

    easy come, easy go

    Easily won and easily lost (usually said when resigned to a loss; something that comes in the same way, goes in the same way)

  3. 03

    easy mark

    Someone who is easily fooled or victimized.

  4. 04

    easy money

    Money that is easily acquired.

  5. 05

    easy on the eye

    Alternative form of easy on the eyes.

  6. 06

    easy on the eyes

    Physically attractive; beautiful.

  7. 07

    easy pickings

    Something easily acquired or stolen.

  8. 08

    easy street

    Chiefly preceded by on: a carefree lifestyle, especially as a result of becoming wealthy, or an easy situation.

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