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
For much of his career he was an invisible presence, behind a typewriter or camera, and he brought a similarly light hand to the movies he directed — “Where’s Poppa?,”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2020
The only concession to selfalteration seems to be metallic gold eyeliner that has been applied with a light hand.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
