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go easy on (someone or something)

1. To be lenient with someone, especially after they've done something that could justify a punishment or scolding. Go easy on your little brother, will you? He didn't mean to break the window. I only lost by six points, but I think he was going easy on me since he's so much better.2. To use only a small amount of something. Hey, go easy on the ketchup—there's not much left.See also: easy, go, on

go easy on someone or something

to be gentle on someone or something; not to be too critical of someone or something; to take it easy on someone or something. (See also something">go easy on something.) Go easy on Sherri. She's my friend. Try to go easy on criticizing their report. They did the best they could in the time allotted.See also: easy, go, on

go easy on something

to use something sparingly. (See also something">take it easy on something; someone or something">go easy on someone or something.) Go easy on the mustard. That's all there is. Please go easy on the onions. I don't like them very much.See also: easy, go, on