light hand

Example Sentences

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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

You can use sherry vinegar as a 1:1 substitute for red wine vinegar, but start with a light hand and taste as you go to make sure you like the result.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2022

“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

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