# easy does it

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/easy-does-it
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- Easy does it when you carry that heavy box.
- Easy does it, you are moving the furniture too quickly and might scratch the floor.
- The surgeon reminded his assistant that easy does it, as the delicate procedure required absolute precision and a very steady hand.

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