light on

Idioms  

1. Also, light upon. Happen upon, come across, discover. For example, John was delighted to light on a new solution to the problem, or We were following the path when suddenly we lit upon a cave. [Second half of 1400s]

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Example Sentences

The bank already finances all of the above and says it is ready to put more resources into the efforts, though the announcement is light on exact dollar commitments.

From The Wall Street Journal

I don't know what I'll see but I'll be keeping a close eye out for anything that sheds light on how they would be experiencing the run-up to this Senedd election.

From BBC

The bank already finances all of the above and says it is ready to put more resources into the efforts, though Tuesday’s announcement is light on exact dollar commitments.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The one with the porch light on.”

From Literature

I’m within a few steps of our yard when Mrs. Jones, our next-door neighbor, flicks her porch light on and throws open her back door, her arms full of empty bottles destined for her recycle bins.

From Literature

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