take it easy
take it easy — idiom
1. to rest and not push yourself with tiring work or activity.
to rest and not push yourself with tiring work or activity.
After the marathon, Kofi spent the whole weekend taking it easy at home.
take it easy after physical effort
The doctor told Renata to take it easy for two weeks after her surgery.
tell someone to take it easy for + time period
Now that the exams are over, the students can finally take it easy.
Grandpa likes to take it easy on Sunday mornings with a cup of tea.
- overdo it
informal; to work or exercise too hard
- push yourself
to keep working hard despite being tired
文法句型
take it easy for + time period
tell someone to take it easy
用法筆記
Often said as friendly advice to someone who is working too hard or recovering from illness. Frequently followed by a time phrase such as 'for a few days'.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'You should take easy this weekend.' Correct: 'You should take it easy this weekend.' — the word 'it' cannot be dropped from this idiom.
2. to stop being angry, worried, or too excited, and become calmer.
to stop being angry, worried, or too excited, and become calmer.
Take it easy, Omar — shouting at the referee will not change the score.
Take it easy! used to calm an angry person
Beatrix told her little brother to take it easy after his toy broke.
tell someone to take it easy
Take it easy, everyone; the train is only ten minutes late.
When Tyler got nervous before the interview, his friend said, "Just take it easy and breathe."
- freak out
informal; to become very upset or panicked
- lose your temper
to become suddenly angry
文法句型
Take it easy! (as a calming command)
tell someone to take it easy
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about calming strong feelings, not about physical rest. It is most often said to a person who is angry, upset, or panicking.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'Take it easily, there is no rush.' Correct: 'Take it easy, there is no rush.' — the fixed idiom uses 'easy', not 'easily'.