take it easy

take it easy

to relax and not use up too much energy. You'd better take it easy for a while - you don't want to get ill again.

See also: easy, take

Take it easy!

something that you say in order to tell someone to be calm and not to get too angry or excited. Take it easy! I didn't mean any offence.

See also: easy, take

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take it easy

1. to rest and relax. She said I looked really tired, and told me to take it easy.

2. to be calm and not get too excited or angry. I know you're upset, but you just take it easy, I'll make you some tea, and you can tell me all about it.

Usage notes: often used as an instruction: Now just take it easy and stop waving that knife around.

3. goodbye. “Well, it was nice talking to you. Take it easy.” “You too. Bye-bye.”

Usage notes: used to end a conversation

See also: easy, take