easy on

idiom

: not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing

I think they're being too easy on the vandals.

Examples of easy on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But while going to the vet is rarely easy on the wallet, pet insurance is not necessarily cheap either. —

Becca Stanek, theweek, 22 July 2024 In the face of a global climate crisis, along with soaring costs of living, e-bikes are emerging as a promising option as a driving alternative that is easy on the pocketbook, has zero emissions, and brings a Rad Grin to their riders. —

Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 Nintendo The earliest of these many unlockable challenges seem almost insultingly easy on their face—collecting the first Super Mushroom in Super Mario Bros. or collecting the sword in The Legend of Zelda, for instance. —

Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 17 July 2024 The dining room is fragrant with incense and easy on the eyes. —

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for easy on

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