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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The high prices of food, rent and insurance weigh heavy on them and their customers — especially the locals who can’t flee for cooler climates for the entire slow season.
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Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The creamy texture glides on easily but doesn’t feel greasy or heavy on my face.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Milos runs heavy on Greek wines, Maison Boulud spotlights bottles from France, and the Spago outpost favors pairing Golden State pours with its California cuisine, of course, but each restaurant offers Bordeaux and Napa Cabs.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Kyle Schwarber has become indispensable for the Philadelphia Phillies, and that's something that will weigh heavy on the team's mind this winter.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The creamy texture glides on easily but doesn’t feel greasy or heavy on my face.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Milos runs heavy on Greek wines, Maison Boulud spotlights bottles from France, and the Spago outpost favors pairing Golden State pours with its California cuisine, of course, but each restaurant offers Bordeaux and Napa Cabs.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Kyle Schwarber has become indispensable for the Philadelphia Phillies, and that's something that will weigh heavy on the team's mind this winter.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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