Also gently does it. Similar in form to it's dogged as does it.
Easy does it, Bob. Hands off, and let's take things pleasantly.
[1863 T. Taylor Ticket-of-Leave Man iv. i.]
No high pressure stuff, sis. Easy does it with Dick.
[1928 J. P. Mcevoy Showgirl 21]
Easy does it—the nails are big, but they are old and brittle.
[1972 A. Price Colonel Butler's Wolf iii.]
Important to build bridges‥between the faiths. Gently does it.
[1981 S. Rushdie Midnight's Children i. 103]
Related to: tact; ways and means
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