- It was good to see you this weekend. Be easy.
Be easy
analogy; imperative
as an instruction, suggestion, or words of parting to another individual, conveying go in peace, stay cool, wishing well to another person upon separation.
Etymology : From the 12th century 'at ease' meaning to be comfortable,to put at ease (not stressed, worrisome). Here this phrase works as a mild suggestion and words of comfort upon departure. Meaning is generalized from the immediate suggestion 'to relax' to more a suggestion of the way in which to structure one's lifestyle and world outlook.
Source : Conversation with college student October 2008.
Last modified: 28 November 2008