Take easy Meaning in English
expression · lemma: take it easy
ˈteɪk/ /ˈizi
TAYK EE-zee
tˈeɪk/ /ˈiːzi
TAYK EE-zee
Definition
Used to tell someone to relax, not worry, or not work too hard. It can mean calming down, not getting upset, or taking a break.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used in casual conversation, especially as advice or a farewell ('Take it easy!'). Commonly confused with 'take it easy on' (to be gentle with someone). Related phrases: 'Take it easy on yourself,' 'Just take it easy.'
Spanish: relajarse - tomárselo con calmaPortuguese (BR): relaxar - pegar levePortuguese (PT): relaxar - levar com calmaChinese (Simplified): 放轻松 - 别着急Chinese (Traditional): 放輕鬆 - 別著急Hindi: आराम करना - सहज लेनाArabic: اهدأ - خذ الأمور ببساطةBengali: আরাম করো - শান্ত হও - চিন্তা করো নাRussian: расслабься - не переживай - спокойнееJapanese: 気楽にいこう - 落ち着いてVietnamese: thư giãn đi - bình tĩnh - đừng lo lắngKorean: 편하게 있어 - 진정해Turkish: sakin ol - rahatla - kafana takmaUrdu: آرام رہو - فکر نہ کروIndonesian: santai saja - tenang - jangan khawatir
Example Sentences
Take it easy, everyone. There's plenty of time.
basic
You look tired. Maybe you should take it easy today.
basic
Please take it easy and don't get angry.
basic
Alright, I'm leaving now—take it easy!
natural
Just take it easy on yourself; everyone makes mistakes.
natural
He told me to take it easy after my surgery and not rush back to work.
natural