lighten up
The idiom "lighten up" is often used to suggest someone relax or take things less seriously.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To become less serious or more relaxed.
Example
- You need to lighten up and stop worrying about every little detail.
B2Interpersonal
(informal)To make a situation or mood less tense or more cheerful.
Example
- She told a joke to lighten up the atmosphere.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lighten up":
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