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

The data, compiled by ICE and processed by a UC Berkeley Law School initiative, sheds light on how the agency has operated in Sacramento, where dozens of arrests have taken place downtown and through administrative transfers at prisons. — Mathew Miranda july 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

The hearing also shed light on potential defenses in the murder case. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Yeah, and being able to road test a lot of the songs live really shines a light on what bits of songs are good and have an instant connection to the audience, and which bits don’t. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026

Block has been in regulators’ crosshairs more than almost any other fintech over the last two years, and the court order could shed light on a major case pending against Zelle. — Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for light on

• anton
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• chiffon