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.