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take it easy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌteɪk ɪt ˈizi/ · UK /ˌteɪk ɪt ˈiːzi/

take it easy means: To rest or spend time without working hard or doing much.

verb

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To rest or spend time without working hard or doing much.

  • I will take it easy today.
  • She took it easy after a busy week.
  • Have you been taking it easy since the operation?

Similar words: relax, rest

Common phrases: take it easy today, take it easy tonight

phrase

RELAXA2

To rest or do very little instead of working hard.

  • Let us take it easy today.
  • We took it easy on the beach yesterday.
  • Are you going to take it easy this weekend?

Similar words: relax, rest

Common phrases: take it easy today, take it easy tomorrow

CALM DOWNB1

Used to tell someone to become calmer or act more carefully.

  • Take it easy; nobody is hurt.
  • Please take it easy when driving on this narrow road.
  • He told me to take it easy and stop shouting.

Similar words: calm down, be careful, steady on

Common phrases: take it easy now, take it easy please

GOODBYEB1

A friendly expression used when ending a conversation or leaving.

  • Take it easy, everyone!
  • See you next week; take it easy!
  • I am heading home now. Take it easy!

Similar words: bye, see you, take care

Common phrases: take it easy everyone, take it easy pal

interjection

GOODBYEB1

A friendly way of saying goodbye to someone.

  • Take it easy, Sam!
  • I have to go now; take it easy!
  • Thanks for the chat, and take it easy.

Similar words: bye, see you, take care

Common phrases: take it easy mate, take it easy everyone

Questions about take it easy

What does take it easy mean?

To rest or spend time without working hard or doing much.

What is take it easy in other languages?

Türkçe: dinlenmek · Español: descansar · Français: se reposer · Deutsch: sich entspannen · Italiano: riposarsi · 日本語: のんびりする

How do you pronounce take it easy?

In American English /ˌteɪk ɪt ˈizi/; in British English /ˌteɪk ɪt ˈiːzi/.

How do you use take it easy in a sentence?

I will take it easy today. She took it easy after a busy week.

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