ease up on
US /iːz ʌp ɑːn/
UK /iːz ʌp ɑːn/
1.
to reduce the amount of something, or to do something with less effort or intensity
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You need to ease up on the sugar if you want to be healthier.
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The coach told the players to ease up on their training for a few days.
2.
to become less severe or intense; to relax or calm down
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The rain began to ease up on its intensity.
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You need to ease up on yourself and stop worrying so much.