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12 July 2026

Easy does it

We use this expression when we are carrying something heavy or doing something difficult. It's a warning to be very careful.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Where are we going to put the computer? It's heavy!

Here, on the desk. Easy does it - we don't want to scratch the wood.

Example 2

I think her leg is broken!

OK - let's lift her out of the car and onto the stretcher. Easy does it !

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