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Meaning/Usage
: To relax; to stop working so hard; to calm down
Explanation
: Usually used to calm someone down when they are too excited, or when you want to tell someone to relax because they are working too much.
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You're pushing yourself too hard.
Take it easy
.
"
"
Take it easy
man. You're putting too much pressure on yourself.
"
"
I don't want to
take it easy
so stop telling me to
take it easy
.
"
A:
"
Work has me working seventy hours a week.
"
B:
"
You should
take it easy
. You're going to get sick at this rate.
"
A:
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I wish I could, but I have deadlines to meet.
"
Other Common Sentences
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Relax a little. You're overworked.
"
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Take a little break. You need it.
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