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Phrase(s): go easy on something
to use something sparingly. (See also take it easy on something; go easy on someone or something.) • Go easy on the mustard. That’s all there is. • Please go easy on the onions. I don’t like them very much., Phrase(s): go easy on someone or something
to be gentle on someone or something; not to be too critical of someone or something; to take it easy on someone or something. (See also go easy on something.) • Go easy on Sherri. She’s my friend. • Try to go easy on criticizing their report. They did the best they could in the time allotted.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs