Take it/things easy
phrase
To relax and not do things that will make you stressed or tired.
You've had a long week at work, so this weekend you should just take it easy.
Often appears as...
- take it easy
- man
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To proceed in a calm and relaxed manner with a task or activity.
Take it easy with the exercise at first, then gradually increase your effort.
Often appears as...
- take things easy at first
- it's important to take it easy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To not take something seriously.
I can take a joke, but I think you should take it easy with the teasing.
Often appears as...
- take it easy with the jokes
- just take it easy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To relax and not do things that will make you stressed or tired.
You've had a long week at work, so this weekend you should just take it easy.
Often appears as...
- take it easy
- man
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To proceed in a calm and relaxed manner with a task or activity.
Take it easy with the exercise at first, then gradually increase your effort.
Often appears as...
- take things easy at first
- it's important to take it easy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To not take something seriously.
I can take a joke, but I think you should take it easy with the teasing.
Often appears as...
- take it easy with the jokes
- just take it easy
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Used mainly in casual conversations among friends or family.
Had a hectic day? Take it easy tonight and watch a movie.
Pro Tip 2/3Healing Context
Often said to someone recovering from illness or stress.
After your surgery, take it easy and don't rush your recovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overdoing
Suggests not exerting oneself too much in activities.
You've already cleaned the whole house, take it easy now.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Used mainly in casual conversations among friends or family.
Had a hectic day? Take it easy tonight and watch a movie.
Pro Tip 2/3Healing Context
Often said to someone recovering from illness or stress.
After your surgery, take it easy and don't rush your recovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overdoing
Suggests not exerting oneself too much in activities.
You've already cleaned the whole house, take it easy now.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Used mainly in casual conversations among friends or family.
Had a hectic day? Take it easy tonight and watch a movie.
Pro Tip 2/3Healing Context
Often said to someone recovering from illness or stress.
After your surgery, take it easy and don't rush your recovery.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overdoing
Suggests not exerting oneself too much in activities.
You've already cleaned the whole house, take it easy now.
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