in moderation
idiom
: in a way that is reasonable and not excessive : in a moderate way
She believes in doing things in moderation.
Some people say that drinking alcohol in moderation can be good for you.
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Summary Drinking tea that contains caffeine, particularly in moderation, likely isn't dehydrating.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Most of the time, there’s no reason not to give into your cravings—in moderation of course.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
Opt for natural sweeteners like honey and add creams in moderation.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Moderate Phone-as-Distraction Using your phone as a distraction is OK, but do it in moderation.
—Shelia R. Cotten, Discover Magazine, 28 Sep. 2024
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Most of the time, there’s no reason not to give into your cravings—in moderation of course.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
Opt for natural sweeteners like honey and add creams in moderation.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
Moderate Phone-as-Distraction Using your phone as a distraction is OK, but do it in moderation.
—Shelia R. Cotten, Discover Magazine, 28 Sep. 2024
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“In moderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20moderation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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