ease up on
phrasal verb
eased up on; easing up on; eases up on
1
: to treat (someone) in a less harsh or demanding way
The students might respond better if the teacher eased up on them a little.
2
: to apply less pressure to (something)
ease up on the accelerator
3
: to do or use less of (something)
My doctor told me I should ease up on fatty foods.
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That said, there are ways to lighten up the flavors to be more fitting for the season—and to ease up on the alcohol, too.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Because that ain’t gonna happen, the next best option is to load your plate with turkey, and ease up on the gravy, potatoes, and stuffing.
—Nick Stockton, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
Many Wall Street executives supported Trump's 2024 election bid to ease up on government regulations and revive the spirit of the American success story.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
On his third day in office, Trump signed an executive action aimed at easing up on crypto regulations.
—David Goldman, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025
Because that ain’t gonna happen, the next best option is to load your plate with turkey, and ease up on the gravy, potatoes, and stuffing.
—Nick Stockton, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
Many Wall Street executives supported Trump's 2024 election bid to ease up on government regulations and revive the spirit of the American success story.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
On his third day in office, Trump signed an executive action aimed at easing up on crypto regulations.
—David Goldman, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Ease up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ease%20up%20on. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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