long on
idiom
: having or providing a large amount of (something)
He was long on criticism but short on useful advice.
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The 700 is 278 inches long on a 187-inch wheelbase.
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Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Mercifully, neither Junior Firpo nor Byram have had long on the sidelines with their various stresses and strains.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Following the less-is-more logic of movement makers, the finished fragrances are minimalist concoctions short on ingredients but long on quality.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2025
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is not naturally inclined to go long on contracts with starting pitchers, but the best relievers command shorter deals.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Mercifully, neither Junior Firpo nor Byram have had long on the sidelines with their various stresses and strains.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Following the less-is-more logic of movement makers, the finished fragrances are minimalist concoctions short on ingredients but long on quality.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2025
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns is not naturally inclined to go long on contracts with starting pitchers, but the best relievers command shorter deals.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Long on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20on. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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