ease up

Might it not be well to ease up a little after he's out there?

With the poor relations you can ease up on the gush and maybe condescend some.

We men are inclined to ease up a little when we have all we need.

Ease up main and jib-sheets, boys, and stand clear for a jibe.

“Here, we must ease up and let me bandage it,” said Ingleborough.

There was room enough for her to lie at her ease up there and recover her breath.

To ease up on the team, we walked the greater part of the way.

All you have to do is to ease up on your letters and keep out of her sight for a month or so.

"Ease up, Dorcas," a deep voice said from the doorway leading to the kitchen.

I have sworn all my life, but I suppose it is time to ease up a little.