at ease
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Also, at one's ease . Comfortable, relaxed, unembarrassed, as in I always feel at ease in my grandmother's house . The related idiom put at ease means “make comfortable, reassure,” as in I was worried that the letter would not arrive in time, but the postmaster put me at ease . [1300s] For the antonym, see ill at ease .
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In a relaxed position in military ranks. The phrase is often used as a command for troops standing at attention to relax, as in At ease, squadron . The command stand at ease is slightly different. A British military dictionary of 1802 described it as standing with the right foot drawn back about six inches and one's weight put on it. An American version is to stand with one's feet slightly apart and the hands clasped behind one's back.
Example Sentences
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Evans spoke about these plans and other important moments in “House Guest” history, including snagging an interview with Harris, creating a vibe in his show that puts his high-profile guests at ease and bridging the gap between traditional TV personalities and content creators.
From Los Angeles Times
If you’re a label ogler, the ingredient list will put you at ease.
From Los Angeles Times
Ms Miller acknowledges that AI video interviews can be beneficial for people who are neurodivergent, or simply introverted, and might feel more at ease talking to an AI than a human.
From BBC
They were a bundle of nerves stepping into the venue, he said, but other guests immediately put them at ease.
Millions of us strap these little monitors onto our wrists and wear them 24/7, seemingly at ease with the fact they're constantly tracking us.
From BBC
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