used especially in spoken English to indicate that a relationship or possession acquired without effort may be abandoned or lost without regret.
easy does it
used especially in spoken English to advise someone to approach a task carefully and slowly:with father’s wine in the back I mustn’t drive too fast, so easy does it
easy on the eye (or ear)
informal pleasant to look at (or listen to):a charming village that is easy on the eye
go (or be) easy on
informal
1refrain from being harsh with or critical of (someone):go easy on him, Rory, he’s only little
2be sparing in one’s use or consumption of:go easy on fatty foods
have it easy
informal have no difficulties; be fortunate:they have had it easy for too long and have become complacent
I'm easy
informal said by someone when offered a choice to indicate that they have no particular preference.
of easy virtue
dated or humorous (of a woman) sexually promiscuous:she’s cheap, a woman of easy virtue
sleep (or rest) easy
go to sleep without (or be untroubled by) worries:this insurance policy will let you rest easy
stand easy!
Military used to instruct soldiers standing at ease that they may relax their attitude further.
take the easy way out
extricate oneself from a difficult situation by choosing the simplest rather than the most honourable course of action:she had taken the easy way out by returning the keys without a message
