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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Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2025
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From a mini waffle maker to a rapid egg cooker, these tiny kitchen appliances are easy on the wallet and don’t hog space.
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His positioning and angles are second to none, making tough saves look easy on a nightly basis in the NHL.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
This quesadilla maker is easy to use, easy to clean, and easy on your wallet.
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Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2025
Molly Higgins The Best Dash Appliances to Save Countertop Space (and Money)
From a mini waffle maker to a rapid egg cooker, these tiny kitchen appliances are easy on the wallet and don’t hog space.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2025
His positioning and angles are second to none, making tough saves look easy on a nightly basis in the NHL.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
This quesadilla maker is easy to use, easy to clean, and easy on your wallet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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