Lighten up

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.VerbTo make (something) or to become less serious and more cheerful or casual; to relax.

"I wish he'd lighten up a bit and realize that we were only joking.; The mood at work has been tense, so he's looking for ways to lighten it up."

2.VerbTo lighten (something): to decrease its weight.

"He can't get any more power out of it [his drag racer], so now he's looking for ways to lighten it up."

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