long on

idiom

: having or providing a large amount of (something)

He was long on criticism but short on useful advice.

Examples of long on in a Sentence

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Hosted a Fox News show long on conspiracy theories but short on reality? —Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024

Shanahan made an appealing debut as a speaker, long on sincerity and concern for issues of the environment and health. —Ron Elving, NPR, 30 Mar. 2024

While definitions of momentum can vary, the common way of ranking shares by their one-year returns paints a strategy that’s going long on Big Tech and short on cyclical sectors like financials and energy – putting it at risk of a reflationary rotation. —Justina Lee, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024

Day and night aren't exactly 12 hours long on the day of the equinox because the Earth's atmosphere refracts, or bends, light in an optical illusion that brings more daylight than there really is. —USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024

When in doubt, trim the asparagus ends so you aren't left chewing for far too long on an inedible piece. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024

Most of her 2024 styles have been braid-based, though, and the latest version is long on… well… length. —Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Mar. 2024

The 44-year-old rookie head coach hopes the Bruins will continue to churn out pro prospects with a coaching staff long on NFL experience. —Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024

The production may have been shorter, but the season itself was long on drama. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2023