went easy

Verb

go easy (third-person singular simple present goes easy, present participle going easy, simple past went easy, past participle gone easy)

1. (informal) To treat gently and with understanding.
   • Go easy! I'm sensitive!

   Synonyms:

   take it easy

2. (informal) To let off the hook, to baby.
   • Go easy on him. He's still just a kid.
3. (informal) To use sparingly or carefully.
   • Go easy on the sunscreen.