at ease

== English == === Etymology === Calque of Old French a eise, from a (“at”) + eise (“ease”). === Prepositional phrase === at ease Free of anxiety; not stressed or tense. Alternative form: at one's ease Synonyms: easygoing, laid-back; see also Thesaurus:carefree (military, marching) In a relaxed position with the feet apart rather than at attention. (military, marching) Allowed to refrain from being in rigid formation. ==== Translations ==== === Interjection === at ease A command to be at ease. At ease, privates! ==== Translations ==== === See also === ill at ease put at ease stand easy