go easy on someone
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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
go easy on someone
If you tell someone to go easy on another person, you are telling them not to punish or treat that person severely. Note: In the first idiom below, ABC is pronounced `a b c', as if you are spelling it out. Go easy on her, Michael. She's having a hard time as it is.
See also: easy, go, on, someone
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
go (or be) easy on someone
be less harsh on or critical of someone. informalSee also: easy, go, on, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- go easy on
- go easy on (someone or something)
- go easy on somebody
- go easy on something
- cut (one) a break
- cut a break
- cut someone a break
- let up on
- haul/rake over the coals, to
- dressing down, a