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.
See also:
  • 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