get off easy
To have only a little trouble; escape something worse.
The children who missed school to go to the fair got off easy.
John got off easy because it was the first time he had taken his father's car without permission.
go easy
take things easy
To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. Often used with on.
"Go easy," said Billy to the other boys carrying the table down the stairs.
Go easy on the cake. There isn't much left.
To avoid hard work or worry; have an easy time; live in comfort.
The doctor said that Bob would have to take things easy for awhile after he had his tonsils out.
Grandfather will retire from his job next year and take things easy.
Mr. Wilson has just made a lot of money and can take things easy now.
greasy spoon
Any small, inexpensive restaurant patronized by workers or people in a hurry; a place not noted for its excellence of cuisine or its decor.
I won't have time to eat lunch at the club today; I'll just grab a sandwich at the local greasy spoon.
let down easy
To refuse or say no to (someone) in a pleasant manner; to tell bad news about a refusal or disappointment in a kindly way.
The teacher had to tell George that he had failed his college examinations, but she tried to let him down easy.
The boss tried to let Jim down easy when he had to tell him he was too young for the job.
on easy street
Having enough money to live very comfortably; rather rich.
After years of hard work, the Grants found themselves on easy street.
Jim's novel was a success and put him on easy street.
speakeasy
A bar during Prohibition where illegal alcoholic beverages were sold.
Al Capone's associates met in a Chicago speakeasy to drink and discuss business.
take it easy
To go or act slowly, carefully, and gently. Often used with on.
Take it easy. The roads are icy.
"Take it easy on John and don't scold him too much," said Mrs. Jones to Mr. Jones.
To avoid hard work or worry; have an easy time; live in comfort.
Barbara likes to take it easy.
Jane should take it easy or she’ll get exhausted.