easy on
idiom
: not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing
I think they're being too easy on the vandals.
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Flying isn’t easy on the human body, so your pre-flight routine should involve plenty of physical prep.
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Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Harper's Bazaar says that apart from being easy on the eyes, these 50 men have the confidence, skills, and charisma that set them apart.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Compact enough to navigate city traffic, while sporting fully-functional 4-wheel drive capabilities, and being lightweight and easy on the pocket to maintain.
—New Atlas, 1 July 2025
From a mini waffle maker to a rapid egg cooker, these tiny kitchen appliances are easy on the wallet and don’t hog space.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 29 June 2025
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Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Harper's Bazaar says that apart from being easy on the eyes, these 50 men have the confidence, skills, and charisma that set them apart.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Compact enough to navigate city traffic, while sporting fully-functional 4-wheel drive capabilities, and being lightweight and easy on the pocket to maintain.
—New Atlas, 1 July 2025
From a mini waffle maker to a rapid egg cooker, these tiny kitchen appliances are easy on the wallet and don’t hog space.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 29 June 2025
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“Easy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy%20on. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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