lighten up
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lighten up
verb lightens up · lightening up · lightened up
- To make (something) or to become less serious and more cheerful or casual; to relax. I wish he'd lighten up a bit and realize that we were only joking.
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To lighten (something): to decrease its weight.
Near-synonym: slim down
Similar: slim down
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verb to make or become less serious
| Español | amenizar |
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