Ease up: meaning, definitions and examples

Refer to the first 'ease up' listed above.

• You should ease up on the caffeine; it's not good for you.
• Can you ease up on the sarcasm? It's getting a bit much.

This is a more general term that can be used in both formal and informal settings to suggest unwinding or resting.

• After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book.
• You’ve done enough for today; it’s time to relax and enjoy your evening.

Often used to tell someone to not overexert themselves, suitable for both casual and slightly formal situations.

• Hey, take it easy on your first day back at the gym.
• She told her colleague to take it easy after the surgery and not rush back to work.

Commonly used in informal contexts, especially among friends, to tell someone to calm down or stop stressing about something.

• Hey man, just chill out. Everything is going to be fine.
• She needs to chill out about the exam; she's studied more than enough.