Meaning of Idiom ‘Easy Does It’
Easy does it means to go carefully and slowly; to slow down and pay attention to what you are doing so as not to make a mistake; to not hurry through a task.
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Usage Notes
Easy does it is often used in regards to tasks that could potentially result in injury or damage, such as moving heavy items.
The word easy can be used alone to mean calm down, go slow, be careful, etc.
Examples Of Use
“Easy does it, you can make it!”
“Easy does it, don’t slip.”
“Ok, easy does it. I’ve got you.”
“Easy does it, the road’s very slick.”
Origin
Used since the 1920s.
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