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Region: General | Usage example: Easy does it while carrying the china.

Easy does it

Meaning

Move gently or proceed with caution.

Usage

Used when advising someone to slow their pace.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Early 20th-century instructions to slow down for precision.

Common in shipping and sporting contexts.

Related Idioms

Easy come, easy go

Things gained quickly can be lost just as fast

Easy as pie

Very easy to do.

Easy on the eyes

Visually pleasant or attractive.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.