take it easy

take it easy
1. to rest and relax.

She said I looked really tired, and told me to take it easy.

2. to be calm and not get too excited or angry.

I know you're upset, but you just take it easy, I'll make you some tea, and you can tell me all about it.

Usage notes: often used as an instruction:

Now just take it easy and stop waving that knife around.

3. goodbye.

“Well, it was nice talking to you. Take it easy.” “You too. Bye-bye.”

Usage notes: used to end a conversation

New idioms dictionary. 2014.

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