go easy on

US /ɡoʊ ˈiːzi ɑn/
UK /ɡoʊ ˈiːzi ɑn/
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1.

to treat someone in a gentle or lenient way, especially when you could be more severe

:
Please go easy on him; it's his first day.
The teacher told the older students to go easy on the younger ones during the game.
2.

to use or consume something in moderation

:
You should go easy on the sugar if you want to lose weight.
The doctor advised him to go easy on alcohol.