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                           Go carefully, don't hurry, as in That chest is heavy, so easy does it. [1920s]  Also see  GO EASY.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
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                           Phrase(s): Easy does it. 1. Move slowly and carefully.  •  Bill (holding one end of a large crate): It’s really tight in this doorway. Bob (holding the other end): Easy does it. Take your time.  •  Nurse (holding Sue’s arm): Easy does it. These first few steps are the hardest. Sue: I didn’t know I was so weak. 2. Calm down.; Don’t lose your temper.  •  John: I’m so mad I could scream. Bob: Easy does it, John. No need to get so worked up.  •  Sue (frantic): Where is my camera? My passport is gone too! Fred: Easy does it, Sue. I think you have someone else’s purse.
                           
                           
                           
                           
                        
    
                       
                    
                        
                        
                        
                    
 
                    
                        McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs