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.

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If such a hearing is granted, Cole would provide testimony that sheds light on his autism spectrum disorder and whether that had any effect on his interrogation responses. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026 This places the light on a more sensitive part of your retina and can make faint objects easier to see. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The temblor ranked weak to light on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 That discovery could potentially expose the skeletons in the NFL’s closet, shedding light on the league’s allegedly discriminatory hiring practices. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light on

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“Light on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20on. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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