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How to Pronounce "take things easy"

expression

ˈteɪk/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈizi
TAYK THINGZ EE-zee
tˈeɪk/ /θˈɪŋz/ /ˈiːzi
TAYK THINGZ EE-zee

Definition

To relax and not worry too much; to avoid stress and take life calmly. It's often used when telling someone to slow down and not overwork.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈteɪk/ /ˈθɪŋz/ /ˈizi

British English

tˈeɪk/ /θˈɪŋz/ /ˈiːzi

Simplified Pronunciation

US

TAYK THINGZ EE-zee

UK

TAYK THINGZ EE-zee

Listen in Context

After the surgery, the doctor told him to take things easy.

You should take things easy this weekend and get some rest.

She likes to take things easy after a long day at work.

You’ve been working too hard lately—try to take things easy for a while.