light hand
Example Sentences
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You just need to be sure to have a light hand.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2024
Use a light hand with salt when making the vinaigrette, add a sprinkle of kosher or coarse salt to the dressed salad, and give it a final toss before serving.
From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023
James Fauvell directs this piece with a light hand, and the production, on a bare stage, has a stripped-down aesthetic of a comedy club.
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2023
In his writing as in his dances, Morris has a light hand.
From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2019
The horses liked it; they pranced a little during the first two miles, heartened by an extra-good breakfast and perhaps conscious of a light hand on the reins.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
