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ease up

verb
  1. To become more relaxed or less demanding. (informal, intransitive) · I suggest that you ease up a bit at work. You're getting stressed out.· You should ease up on your son. You're putting too much pressure on him.
  2. To reduce one's speed. (informal, intransitive) · He came hurtling round the corner, but quickly eased up when he saw Jane standing there.
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