Ease up

[eez up]

Definition

Relax, calm down, lighten up, or back off.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Ease up yuhself man, no need fi get vex.
English:
Calm yourself down man, no need to get angry.

Patois:
Tell di driver fi ease up pon di speed.
English:
Tell the driver to ease up on the speed.

Usage Tip

Used to tell someone to chill out, reduce pressure, or stop being aggressive.

Patois Synonym: cool down
English Synonym: relax; slow down; back off

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