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.
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Its glass and wooden cabinets and display cases are stocked with cannabis products and accouterments, both heavy on the local offerings.
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Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
For better or worse, the song’s shout-out of an infamous scene from Bridesmaids telegraphed an episode that was surprisingly heavy on IBS content.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 12 May 2024
In many cases, unfortunately, that next step is into a complex maze that’s short on resources and heavy on bureaucracy.
—Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 11 June 2024
And much like previous instances under coach Lincoln Riley, the collection of prospects will be heavy on national recruits and light on in-state talents.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
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Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2024
For better or worse, the song’s shout-out of an infamous scene from Bridesmaids telegraphed an episode that was surprisingly heavy on IBS content.
—Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 12 May 2024
In many cases, unfortunately, that next step is into a complex maze that’s short on resources and heavy on bureaucracy.
—Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 11 June 2024
And much like previous instances under coach Lincoln Riley, the collection of prospects will be heavy on national recruits and light on in-state talents.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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