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

Simon gave a health update to fans on Monday, where the 82-year-old icon shed light on her recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Newly filed city documents shed light on the potential for new housing in Crown Center as it’s poised to transform into a Royals ballpark district. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Beyond shedding light on the origin of super-puffy planets, the TOI-791 discovery also serves as a reminder that countless surprises are likely hiding in old and new astronomical datasets. — Chris Young july 30, Refractor, 30 July 2026

Saldaña noted that season three also sheds light on the morally gray decisions each character must make. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for light on

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