light hand
Example Sentences
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They're so good that I can only bring myself to use a light hand when measuring out my sugar, but I pretty much adhere to the recipe as written.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2023
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
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
