easy idioms (idioms with adjectives)

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what does easy mean?

The word ‘easy‘ as an adjective can mean simple or straightforward. For example:

Let’s take a look at some common idioms containing the word ‘easy’.

as easy as one, two, three
meaning – something is very easy
example – Using the new machinery is as easy as one, two, three.
as easy as pie
meaning – very easy, simple
example – The exam was as easy as pie, I’ve definitely passed.
easy come, easy go
meaning – you aren’t bothered about losing something (especially money)
example – My girlfriend dumped me, easy come, easy go.
easy does it
meaning – tell someone to be careful and not use too much effort
example – Easy does it! You don’t want to get caught speeding.
easy money
meaning – money earned with little effort (sometimes dishonestly)
example – Kerry works for her dad. She hates it but it’s easy money.
easy on the eye
meaning – attractive, good looking
example – The guy I’m seeing is easy on the eye, but he isn’t intelligent.
easy peasy (lemon squeezy)
meaning – very easy
example – Follow this recipe, it’s easy peasy and she will be really impressed.
take it easy
meaning – relax and don’t do much
example – I took It easy at the weekend, I’ve got a few busy weeks coming up.