take it easy

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian Unknown informal
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Meaning: rest and don't strain yourself

休息一下,别勉强自己
descansa y no te esfuerces
無理しないで休んで
무리하지 말고 쉬어

Advice to relax and not exert oneself, especially during recovery. Also used as a casual goodbye.

建议放松、不要过度劳累,尤其是在恢复期间。也用作随意的告别语。
Consejo para relajarse y no esforzarse, especialmente durante la recuperación. También se usa como despedida informal.
リラックスして無理をしないようにというアドバイス。特に回復期に使う。カジュアルな別れの言葉としても使われる。
특히 회복 중에 긴장하지 말고 쉬라는 조언. 가벼운 인사말로도 사용된다.

Examples

  1. The doctor said to take it easy for a few weeks.
    医生说要休息几周。
    El médico dijo que me lo tomara con calma durante unas semanas.
    医者に数週間は無理しないようにと言われた。
    의사가 몇 주간 무리하지 말라고 했다.
  2. Take it easy on that ankle until it heals.
    脚踝好之前别太勉强。
    No fuerces ese tobillo hasta que se cure.
    足首が治るまで無理しないで。
    발목이 나을 때까지 무리하지 마.
  3. You need to learn to take it easy - you'll burn out.
    你得学会放松,不然会累垮的。
    Tienes que aprender a tomártelo con calma o te quemarás.
    無理しないことを覚えないと燃え尽きるよ。
    쉬는 법을 배워야 해. 안 그러면 번아웃이 올 거야.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: casual, caring, recovery

Tone: friendly advice

✓ Do Say

  • Advise rest
    建议休息
    aconsejar descanso
    休息を勧める
    휴식을 권할 때
  • Show concern
    表达关心
    mostrar preocupación
    心配を示す
    걱정을 표현할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • When urgency needed
    在需要紧急行动时不用
    No se usa cuando se necesita urgencia
    緊急性が必要な時は使わない
    긴급한 상황에서는 부적절

Origin & History

American expression that became universal English. Combines relaxation advice with health concern.

Cultural Context

Era: modern

Generation: all ages

Social background: all

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