easy on
idiom
: not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing
I think they're being too easy on the vandals.
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Chef Gilles Vincent is a culinary artist, taking care to skilfully combines local produce with seasonal treasures to create classic gourmet masterpieces that are easy on the eye and agreeable to the palette.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Aster knows that great movies don’t have to be easy on us, and the movies in this lineup all provoke their audiences in ways that expertly balance pain and pleasure.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
Colors: 11 options Pros: Well-priced; Padded shoulder straps and underwire for all-day comfort; easy on and off with front close; band sizes up to 50
Cons: Some reviewers report sizing runs small
Small boobs need good bras too!
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 11 July 2025
This calls for a celebratory appletini — easy on the tini.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 July 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Aster knows that great movies don’t have to be easy on us, and the movies in this lineup all provoke their audiences in ways that expertly balance pain and pleasure.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 July 2025
Colors: 11 options Pros: Well-priced; Padded shoulder straps and underwire for all-day comfort; easy on and off with front close; band sizes up to 50
Cons: Some reviewers report sizing runs small
Small boobs need good bras too!
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 11 July 2025
This calls for a celebratory appletini — easy on the tini.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for easy on
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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