take (something) lightly



take (something) lightly

To regard something without much seriousness; to be very casual or carefree about something. I hope you aren't taking these allegations lightly—they could mean a life in prison! I've learned to take my work more lightly in recent years. There are just more important things to worry about.
See also: lightly, take

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ekber-Turkish
DanteDAHN-teItalian
AydinIE-dinTurkish
OrvokkiOR-vok-keeFinnish
OlaviO-lah-vee (Finnish)Finnish, Estonian
Serik-Kazakh