Ease up on

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phrasal verb

To reduce the amount, intensity or degree of something.

You should ease up on the coffee, you've had five cups today already.
Visual representation of "ease up on" - To reduce the amount, intensity or degree of something

Often appears as...

  • ease up on the pressure
  • ease up on the criticism
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Gradual Change

Use 'ease up on' when suggesting to slowly reduce something rather than stopping suddenly.

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Maybe you should ease up on the sweets instead of quitting cold turkey.
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Conversational Context

'Ease up on' is often used in informal, conversational settings between familiar individuals.

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Hey, you're driving too fast—ease up on the gas, will you?
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Emotional Tone

The phrase can imply concern or care, not just a command to do less of something.

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You've been working so hard. Ease up on the late nights, okay?
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