long on

phrase

: having or providing a large amount of (something)
He was long on criticism but short on useful advice.

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The trailer is short on dialogue but long on tension as the parents struggle with how their little girl is dealing with sudden emotional upheaval. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 British indie’s shadow runs long on You’re Gonna Need A Little Music. E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 Basically, any tackles who show the talent to be future NFL starters don’t have to wait long on draft weekend. Dane Brugler, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 The opposition’s argument - that the consortium of would-be owners is attempting a hostile takeover of a captive utility monopoly in Indiana and west-central Ohio - is long on rhetoric but short on facts. David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long on

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“Long on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20on. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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