heavy on

idiom

: having or using a large amount of (something)
His movies are light/low on talk and heavy on action.
She tends to be heavy on the salt.

Examples of heavy on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sure, the set was short at just 62 minutes, as has been the case for a while now, and the setlist was heavy on familiar standards. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2024 Concentrate on your intent, and follow through instead of letting the changes and challenges others have weigh heavy on your conscience. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 May 2024 The Fresh Foam line features super-cushioned midsoles that fans say rival other name-brand options and some runners prefer that this one isn’t so heavy on the arch support. Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024 Most of the early weeks are heavy on plants and early spring produce. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024 Sunbathing by one of the pools with a tropical drink (heavy on the Blackwell Rum) is not frowned upon. Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024 According To Nutritionists By Hannah Coates The rural setting of Glebe House, a restaurant with rooms surrounded by a 15-acre smallholding, is crucial to the spell of the place, which is heavy on Devonshire air and the scent of baking porridge bread. Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024 Because how this season ended Wednesday, with the Heat unable to even compete, is a bitter enough snapshot to sit heavy on the mind, and be a call to action. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024 Unfortunately, far too many weight-loss aids and supplements are heavy on hype and light on evidence. Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024

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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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