# take it easy

Pronunciation: say "tayk it EE-zee" US /ˌteɪk ɪt ˈizi/, UK /ˌteɪk ɪt ˈiːzi/; AUS say "tayk-it-EE-zee"

## Idiom

1. To relax and rest, avoiding exertion or stress for a time. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: To relax and stop working or worrying for a while.
   - _He decided to take it easy for the rest of the afternoon._
   - _The coach told the players to take it easy during recovery week._
3. To treat someone gently and with understanding rather than harshly. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: To be gentle with someone and not treat them too hard.
   - _Go ahead and take it easy on him. It was his first mistake._
   - _The referee took it easy on the younger players, overlooking their minor fouls._

## Idiom

2. A casual, friendly expression used to say goodbye to someone. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A friendly way to say goodbye to someone as you part.
   - _Take it easy, man. Catch you later._
   - _She grabbed her coat, called out "Take it easy!" and headed for her car._

## Origin

Formed from "take easy" combined with "it".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/take-it-easy (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).