go light
Example Sentences
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"Suddenly, I felt my arm go light – there was only her jacket in my hands," he told a family member, who later spoke to BBC Persian.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
His instinct, and that of the show’s writers, was to humanize his Santa, maybe make him a little funnier than you’d think he would be — but go light on the schmaltz.
From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2022
“I was floored when I first heard her sing. She can go light and airy, or sometimes, beautiful and aggressive.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022
Just check the tag to ensure the coat is mostly wool; some go light on it and include mostly other materials, such as nylon and spandex.
From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2021
My plan was to go light and fast, to reach the summit and make it back down before the weather turned.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
