easy does it

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easy does it

1. (idiomatic) Relax; do something gently, lightly or carefully; slow down; calm down.

   Easy does it on the salt. I'm trying to cut down.

   Easy does it! That thing is heavy and fragile.

   • 2013, John O'Hara, The New York Stories, Penguin, →ISBN:

     “Nothing is bugging me, and nobody gave me any big pitch.” “Maybe that's what's bugging you, nobody give you the pitch. Did I strike oil there, June?” “Easy does it there, Rich,” said Wigman. “Don't get personal.”