Ease up

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo become more relaxed or less demanding.

"I suggest that you ease up a bit at work. You're getting stressed out.; You should ease up on your son. You're putting too much pressure on him."

2.VerbTo reduce one's speed.

"He came hurtling round the corner, but quickly eased up when he saw Jane standing there."

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