heavy on
idiom
: having or using a large amount of (something)
His movies are light/low on talk and heavy on action.
She tends to be heavy on the salt.
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In many cases, unfortunately, that next step is into a complex maze that’s short on resources and heavy on bureaucracy.
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Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 11 June 2024
And much like previous instances under coach Lincoln Riley, the collection of prospects will be heavy on national recruits and light on in-state talents.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
The South Tyrol cuisine reflects the multicultural area: heavy on the red meat and alpine cheese, but also boasting a smorgasbord of fresh fruit and colourful vegetables.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 7 May 2024
The coleslaw, on the other hand, was a solid side – not too watery or heavy on mayonnaise, with a nice crunch.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024
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Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 11 June 2024
And much like previous instances under coach Lincoln Riley, the collection of prospects will be heavy on national recruits and light on in-state talents.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
The South Tyrol cuisine reflects the multicultural area: heavy on the red meat and alpine cheese, but also boasting a smorgasbord of fresh fruit and colourful vegetables.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 7 May 2024
The coleslaw, on the other hand, was a solid side – not too watery or heavy on mayonnaise, with a nice crunch.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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