Be light on something
verb phrase
To have a small amount or not enough of something.
We are light on supplies, so we need to ration out what we have.
Often appears as...
- light on details
- light on supplies
verb phrase
To not take something seriously or to treat it casually.
He was light on duties which resulted in poor performance.
Often appears as...
- light on duties
- light on responsibilities
verb phrase
To tread or step lightly or softly.
The ballet dancer was light on her feet.
Often appears as...
- light on her feet
- light on his feet
verb phrase
To have a small amount or not enough of something.
We are light on supplies, so we need to ration out what we have.
Often appears as...
- light on details
- light on supplies
verb phrase
To not take something seriously or to treat it casually.
He was light on duties which resulted in poor performance.
Often appears as...
- light on duties
- light on responsibilities
verb phrase
To tread or step lightly or softly.
The ballet dancer was light on her feet.
Often appears as...
- light on her feet
- light on his feet
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Scarcity Implication
Use this phrase to imply something is scarce or insufficient in amount.
We're light on volunteers for the event.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Context
Suggests a need for immediate action due to lack of something.
We must order more paper; we're light on stock.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Request
Can be a polite way to ask for more of something.
Could we get some more coffee? We're a bit light.
Pro Tip 1/3Scarcity Implication
Use this phrase to imply something is scarce or insufficient in amount.
We're light on volunteers for the event.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Context
Suggests a need for immediate action due to lack of something.
We must order more paper; we're light on stock.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Request
Can be a polite way to ask for more of something.
Could we get some more coffee? We're a bit light.
Pro Tip 1/3Scarcity Implication
Use this phrase to imply something is scarce or insufficient in amount.
We're light on volunteers for the event.
Pro Tip 2/3Urgency Context
Suggests a need for immediate action due to lack of something.
We must order more paper; we're light on stock.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Request
Can be a polite way to ask for more of something.
Could we get some more coffee? We're a bit light.
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