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1. Casual, relaxed, as in His style of writing is free and easy. In the 1930s and 1940s this phrase gained currency as part of a slogan for a brand of cigarettes, which were said to be "free and easy" to inhale. [c. 1700] 2. Careless, sloppy, morally lax, as in This administration was free and easy with the taxpayers' money, or These girls hate to be considered free and easy. [First half of 1900s]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): free and easy casual. • John is so free and easy. How can anyone be so relaxed? • Now, take it easy. Just act free and easy. No one will know you’re nervous.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs