let down easy

Example Sentences

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Six months' 'ard, I should say," he replied slowly, "and let down easy at that, gettin' into a private broom wiv yeller wheels an' frightenin' an honest man out of his blooming life.

From The Brother of Daphne by Yates, Dornford

After a little time Jack let down easy on the man, thinking he might be of some service some day, and later the visitor departed, carrying his mortification and defeat in his memory.

From Two Wonderful Detectives Jack and Gil's Marvelous Skill by Halsey, Harlan Page

To be let down easy, as if I was barely responsible for my actions, was not conducive to my vanity; and if that was the object they had in view, it was amply attained.

From Tom, Dick and Harry by Reed, Talbot Baines

As it is she is let down easy with a headache, whereat no one can wonder.

From The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier by Mitford, Bertram

I wanted a chance to think over the horrible thing Maisie Ann had told me; time to cook up some scheme by which the boss could be let down easy.

From The Wreckers by Lynde, Francis