Have a good one

[0085] Take it easy

🎲 So long
English Idioms
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Explanation

  • An informal farewell that means relax, don't stress, or don't work too hard.
  • Conveys a laid-back, friendly attitude. Often used simply as a casual goodbye.

Origin

  • Originated in American English, likely mid-20th century.
  • Encourages a calm, relaxed state or departure.

Synonyms & Related Expressions

  • Relax. (As advice, not farewell)
  • Chill out. (Slang advice, not farewell)
  • Have a good one.
  • Later. / See ya.
  • Take care.

Alternatives

  • See the comprehensive list under expressions 0078-0090 and the general 'Alternatives for Farewells' section below 0090.

Situational Appropriateness

  • Informal.
  • Suitable for friends, colleagues, peers in casual settings.
  • Might sound too informal or even slightly condescending in a formal context if interpreted literally as relax.

Misunderstanding Warnings

  • Low risk as a farewell.
  • If used as advice (Take it easy!), it could be misinterpreted as dismissive depending on the tone and context.

Examples

  • Alright, I'm heading home for the day. Take it easy, everyone.
  • See you tomorrow! Yep, take it easy.
  • (To someone seeming stressed) Hey, take it easy, it'll be okay. (Used here not as a farewell, but as advice).

Dialogue

Employee 1: Finally Friday! I'm outta here.

Employee 2: Me too. Take it easy this weekend!

Employee 1: You too! Later.

Social Media Examples

  • Ending a casual email to a friend: Anyway, just wanted to check in. Take it easy, [Name].
  • Comment on a post about weekend plans: Sounds like a chill weekend. Take it easy!

Response Patterns

  • You too.
  • Will do. You too.
  • Later.
  • Alright.
  • See ya.

Common Follow-up Questions/Actions

  • None when used as a farewell.

Conversation Starter

  • No. Usually ends a conversation. (Unless used as advice, e.g., Why are you so upset? My boss... Hey, take it easy.)

Intonation

  • Relaxed, friendly tone.
  • Falling intonation. Stress often on ea-sy. Take it easy.

Generation Differences

  • Common and understood across many generations (Boomers, Gen X, Millennials).
  • Perhaps used slightly less frequently by Gen Z compared to Later or Bye, but still well-understood.

Regional Variations

  • Very common in American English.
  • Used and understood elsewhere, but maybe less frequent than in the US.
Have a good one
🎲 So long