lighten up on (laɪtn ʌp ɒn)

Phrasal-verb Attitude

Signification

to become less strict or critical toward someone

devenir moins strict ou critique envers quelqu'un (devenir mwɑ̃ swɪkt ou kritɪk ɑ̃vɛʁ kelkœ̃)

"Could you lighten up on your little brother? He's trying his best."

"Peux-tu être moins sévère avec ton petit frère ? Il fait de son mieux." (Pø ty êtʁ mwɛ̃ sévɛʁ avek ton pəti frɛʁ ? Il fɛ də son mɥø.)

to get clear responses to specific questions

to reduce the amount or frequency of something harmful

to remain emotionally firm despite difficulties

to wash the dishes after a meal; to clean yourself

to make people understand your idea or emotion

to make policies consistent with those of another country or...