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 isolate yourself emotionally or socially due to stress

to be sensitive to what others are feeling or thinking

to recover emotionally from a painful experience

to stay calm and understanding toward someone who is struggl...

to gradually disappear or lose effect

to follow up with someone once something has happened