Take it easy on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈizi/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

TAYK it EE-zee on

UK

tˈeɪk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈiːzi/ /ˈɒn

TAYK it EE-zee on

Definition

To be less harsh, strict, or demanding with someone; to treat someone with more kindness, patience, or leniency.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal; often used when someone is being criticized, punished, or challenged, either physically or emotionally. Not about relaxing but about being gentler to someone else. Common with direct objects: 'take it easy on him/me/her'.

• Spanish: ser más suave con - no ser tan duro con
• Portuguese (BR): pegar mais leve com - aliviar para
• Portuguese (PT): ser mais brando com - aliviar para
• Chinese (Simplified): 对……温和一点 - 别对……太苛刻
• Chinese (Traditional): 對……溫和一點 - 別對……太苛刻
• Hindi: थोड़ा नरम होना - ज़्यादा सख्त न होना
• Arabic: تُعامل بلطف أكثر - لا تكن قاسياً مع
• Bengali: নরম হওয়া - হালকা করা - সহানুভূতিশীল হওয়া
• Russian: быть помягче с - не быть строгим с - относиться снисходительно к
• Japanese: やさしくする - お手柔らかにする
• Vietnamese: nhẹ nhàng hơn với - bớt nghiêm khắc với
• Korean: 살살 대해 주다 - 봐주다
• Turkish: nazik davranmak - üzerine fazla gitmemek
• Urdu: نرمی سے پیش آنا - سختی نہ کرنا
• Indonesian: bersikap lebih lunak terhadap - memperlakukan dengan lebih lembut

Example Sentences

Please take it easy on the new students.

basic

The coach will take it easy on you during your first practice.

basic

Can you take it easy on me? I’m still learning.

basic

Go easy, and take it easy on your little brother, okay?

natural

Come on, take it easy on her—she didn't mean to mess up.

natural

Hey, could you take it easy on the criticism?

natural