Grammar fix
ease up on
do less of
To use or do less of something, usually as casual advice or a gentle warning.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
You should ease up on the energy drinks if they are keeping you awake.
I have tried to ease up on takeaway food recently because it was costing me too much and I was not feeling very healthy.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: You should ease up sugar.
Say: You should ease up on sugar.
Use 'ease up on' before the thing you want to reduce.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Eat, drink or do less of something
How formalCasualNeutral
ease up onYou're here · Casual advice to consume less or do something less intensely.
cut back onReduce consumption, spending or an activity without stopping completely.cut down onReduce consumption or frequency, especially for health or savings.