long on
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: having or providing a large amount of (something)
He was long on criticism but short on useful advice.
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And those who were patient all weekend didn’t have to wait long on Monday morning to see the fruits of their labor.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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“Long on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20on. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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