verb
Meaning 1
To treat gently and with understanding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- Go easy! I'm sensitive!
- Hey! Go easy on him!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: take it easy
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
go easy
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verb
Meaning 2
To let off the hook, to baby.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- Go easy on him. He's still just a kid.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To use sparingly or carefully.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Examples
- Go easy on the sunscreen.
- Go easy with that chainsaw!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: y aller mollo — to treat gently
- French: y aller doucement — to treat gently
- Latin: impercō — to treat gently
- Portuguese: pegar leve — to treat gently
- Spanish: tratar delicadamente — to treat gently
- French: y aller mollo — to use sparingly or carefully
- Spanish: moderarse / aflojar con — to use sparingly or carefully
- Swedish: ta det lugnt — to use sparingly or carefully