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Old 24-Nov-2003, 22:38
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She eased up on the accelerator.

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Hi, guys

So, my take is that:
I can ease off the accelerator and
I can ease up on the accelerator.

Am I right ?
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I think both are physically possible and will provide the same amount of vehicle reaction!
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I would say ease off, it sounds good.
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I would say ease off, it sounds good.
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Just ease must use, no any prepositions.
ease : she eased it
ease off : it eased off, because she eased it.
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