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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Snaps for an easy on and off is another plus for the newborn phase.
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Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 June 2024
Every defensive mistake UConn made was taken advantage of, and the Bluejays made nothing easy on the other end.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2024
The soles are designed to provide plenty of traction, while the grab handles on the sides make for easy on and off.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
The ergonomic design also features a foot platform that’s easy on your back, neck, and knees and an easy-eject button to drop weeds once they are excavated.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
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Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 June 2024
Every defensive mistake UConn made was taken advantage of, and the Bluejays made nothing easy on the other end.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2024
The soles are designed to provide plenty of traction, while the grab handles on the sides make for easy on and off.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 1 June 2024
The ergonomic design also features a foot platform that’s easy on your back, neck, and knees and an easy-eject button to drop weeds once they are excavated.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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