go easy

verb — 3 senses

go easy

verb

1

Informal To treat gently and with understanding.

Go easy! I'm sensitive!
Hey! Go easy on him!

2

Informal To let off the hook, to baby.

Go easy on him. He's still just a kid.

3

Informal To use sparingly or carefully.

Go easy on the sunscreen.
Go easy with that chainsaw!

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