Meaning of "take it easy"

[Julia]

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #3 "Take it easy", question 1

I just want to stay at home and watch television and take it easy.

(a) sleep
(b) sit down
(c) eat
(d) relax

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #3 "Take it easy", answer 1

I just want to stay at home and watch television and relax.

Correct answer: (d) relax
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meaning of "take it easy", please.

Julia

[Alan]

Hi,

You would like me to explain?

Take it easy means not work but sit down and do nothing.

Alan
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