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

Andy Jones Manchester City Not too much has changed at City in terms of incomings or outgoings but pre-season has shed a bit more light on manager Enzo Maresca’s plans, most noticeably towards midfield. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Retail earnings next week could shed light on how consumers are faring amid some signs that the economy may be weaker than expected. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

The new light on the back of the Pixel 11 Pro shows when Gemini is processing a command or responding, which the company hopes will help users talk to the virtual assistant without picking up their phone to make sure the agent is listening. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

But as the streaming phenomenon of this past winter, in a TV season light on new breakouts, its awards potential was undeniable. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for light on

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