easeup Relax and pause going round about the Orient Make simpler Slow down "Take a chill pill!" Back off Become less intense "Leave me alone!" Cut some slack "Back off!" Lower the intensity ''Back off!'' Pull back a bit Be less strict Be a bit less critical Go light (on) Abate Relent a bit Relax the rules Not be so hard Slacken Soften Fall off Go slower Show some leniency Moderate Make less severe Lessen