easy on

idiom

: not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing
I think they're being too easy on the vandals.

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In general, analogous schemes are considered soothing, easy on the eyes, and visually satisfying. Shelby Deering, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024 Fiennes’ character deals with tension, scandal and his own struggle with faith as fellow cardinals portrayed by Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellitto do nothing to make things easy on him. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024 The relaxed fit is perfect for people who don’t want to be restricted in trail leggings but still want a lightweight item with secure zips, multiple pockets, and even a lower-leg zip for easy on/off boot action. Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 In addition to standard choices like chicken soup and orange juice, plenty of other options are easy on flu symptoms and nutritious for the immune system. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for easy on 

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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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