go light on (something)
go light on (something)
To use something sparingly; to use less of something than normal. I hope this horror movie goes light on the gore. I'll have the salad, but please go light on the dressing.
See also: go, light, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
go light on
1. To use, acquire, or consume in small or moderate amounts: go light on the garlic.
2. To treat leniently.
See also: go, light, on
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- be light on
- be light on (something)
- be light on something
- shed light on, to
- flash (something) at (someone or something)
- flash at
- begin to see the light
- light up
- lit up
- rap at