Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go easy on something

Use only a small amount of

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "go easy on something" is use only a small amount of.

The idiom comes from the idea of taking it easy or not being too harsh on something. It is often used to describe someone who is trying to be careful or gentle with something.

For example, you might say "Go easy on the sugar," to someone who is adding too much sugar to their coffee. Or, you might say "Go easy on the car," to someone who is driving too fast.

The other options are not correct.

• Fill one's plate easily: This is not the same as going easy on something. Going easy on something means using a small amount, not filling your plate.
• Take as much as one wants: This is not the same as going easy on something. Going easy on something means using a small amount, not taking as much as you want.
• Eat slowly and liberally: This is not the same as going easy on something. Going easy on something means using a small amount, not eating slowly and liberally.