light on

phrase

: having or using a small amount of (something)

an essay that is light on facts but heavy on speculation

She asked him to go light on the mustard.

Examples of light on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ersoy said the discovery could shed light on the history of the maritime trade along the Anatolian coasts. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Many came to mourn at candlelight vigils, remembering the young mother and shining a light on domestic violence. — Christina Fan, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

An investigation will be necessary to shed full light on this attack. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

To the question of personnel, FSU is light on the defensive front. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for light on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon