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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They’re taught from an early age that alcohol is something to drink casually and in moderation. —

Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024 Some ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer include keeping a healthy weight, being physically active, drinking alcohol in moderation or not at all and, for some people, taking medications such as tamoxifen and breastfeeding your children, if possible. —

Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024 Playing Giannis at the five is like dessert—best enjoyed in moderation. —

Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Because coffee is a source of caffeine, drinking it in moderation is key.15 Excessive coffee intake may cause jitters, anxiety, and trigger heartburn. —

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