ease off

[ease off] or [ease up] {v.}

To make or become less nervous; relax; work easier.

* /When the boss realized that John had been overworking, he eased off his load./

* /With success and prosperity, Mr. Smith was able to ease off./

Compare: LET UP(3).

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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