go easy

verb3

1. •
   (informal) To treat gently and with understanding.

   • Go easy! I'm sensitive!
   • Hey! Go easy on him!
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.
   • Go easy with that chainsaw!