light stuff

light stuff

1. That which is not especially difficult, complicated, or intense. It's an admirable attempt by the director to branch out into more serious subject matter, but, ultimately, maybe he would be better off sticking to the light stuff that his comedies typically deal with. We only have a short amount of time for this meeting, so let's stick with the light stuff. We can tackle the bigger issues when I'm back from New York next week.
2. Non-addictive recreational drugs, especially marijuana. I understand that college is when you start experimenting with all sorts of things, but when it comes to drugs, just stick with the light stuff, OK? I'm so nervous about what drugs could do to my body that I won't even touch the light stuff.
See also: light, stuff
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

light stuff

1. n. low-proof liquor. Poor Sam is trying to cut down by drinking the light stuff. He drinks twice as much, though.
2. n. marijuana and nonaddictive drugs. Sure, it’s innocent. Sure, they’re just kids. Do you know what kids do when they get through with the light stuff? They do coke, they shoot H., and they do the big one somewhere in an alley!
See also: light, stuff
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • lightweight
  • make (something) seem like a picnic
  • make a production (out) of (something)
  • make a production of
  • make a production of something
  • production
  • make hard work of (something)
  • make hard work of something
  • stumper
  • have (someone's or something's) good points
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