free and easy
adjective
1
: marked by informality and lack of constraint
… the free and easy, open-air life of the plains.—
Allan Murray
Allan Murray2
: not observant of strict demands
too free and easy in accepting political contributions
free and easy
adverb
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However, there is a free and easy remedy to get out of the rabbit hole.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Mix in a breakout season for Davis Martin in the rotation and a jaw-dropping start for Munetaka Murakami, and maybe this situation is as simple as a young team playing free and easy and not really knowing any better.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Repel Pests Some pests that frequent your garden are turned off by citrus scents so used lemon rinds are a free and easy way to make your patio more enjoyable.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
After stiff-arming challengers on the front 9, Cink played free and easy.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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John Shumway, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Mix in a breakout season for Davis Martin in the rotation and a jaw-dropping start for Munetaka Murakami, and maybe this situation is as simple as a young team playing free and easy and not really knowing any better.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Repel Pests Some pests that frequent your garden are turned off by citrus scents so used lemon rinds are a free and easy way to make your patio more enjoyable.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
After stiff-arming challengers on the front 9, Cink played free and easy.
—Jay Paris, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Free and easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free%20and%20easy. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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