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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The Mediterranean diet is heavy on fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
This year’s lineup — which includes Sheryl Crow and Kansas City’s Tech N9NE — is heavy on comedians.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
As a result, the beginning is heavy on exposition, and although the outcome is technically public knowledge, packaging the story as a mystery can feel somewhat exploitative.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024
The bar selection will be heavy on tequila and agave spirits.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
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Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
This year’s lineup — which includes Sheryl Crow and Kansas City’s Tech N9NE — is heavy on comedians.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2024
As a result, the beginning is heavy on exposition, and although the outcome is technically public knowledge, packaging the story as a mystery can feel somewhat exploitative.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024
The bar selection will be heavy on tequila and agave spirits.
—Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024
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“Heavy on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20on. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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