light hand
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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
“The Woman’s Party” not only tells a story about that struggle but also, with its wit and light hand, and even its occasional raggedness, is a fine new example of it.
From New York Times ● May 13, 2021
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
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