Example
“You've been working all weekend, so take it easy this afternoon.”
Recorded usage
These full forms were measured in COCA in 2016–2017. Counts apply to the quoted form, not every use of this idiom; overlapping forms are not added together.
- “Take it easy” — 923 recorded occurrences
Grouped source variants; editorially classified here as an idiom. Usage counts are separate from CEFR difficulty.
Additional meanings
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Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
alive and kicking
CEFR B1still healthy, active, or functioning despite age or difficulty
blow off steam
CEFR B1to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity
go with the flow
CEFR B1To adjust calmly to circumstances or prevailing behavior instead of resisting them.
out and about
CEFR B1away from home and actively going to places or doing ordinary activities
pick someone's brain
CEFR B1to seek ideas or guidance from someone with useful expertise
sit tight
CEFR B1wait where you are without acting until you receive further instructions
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.