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

But the tome is written with a light hand, so despite all of the rules demanding respect it’s not at all stern.

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2021

To avoid arguments, Li applies cosmetics with a light hand when he visits his parents, but he rejects the attacks in state media and by conservatives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2019

She seemed a family friend, the Taphian captain, Mentes, waiting, with a light hand on her spear.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer