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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For bears who expect U.S. recession risks to increase, the trade is to go long on bonds and short on banks and European assets.
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Josh Fellman, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Tyler’s relationship with Tayler didn’t last very long on Temptation Island.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
The sophomore catcher didn't last long on the bases, however, as he was thrown out stealing on a 2-2 ball outside to Justin Thomas.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Joe Reid went long on our new approach to this category in the latest clarifications and corrections.
—Josiah Whitfield, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Josh Fellman, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
Tyler’s relationship with Tayler didn’t last very long on Temptation Island.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
The sophomore catcher didn't last long on the bases, however, as he was thrown out stealing on a 2-2 ball outside to Justin Thomas.
—Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Joe Reid went long on our new approach to this category in the latest clarifications and corrections.
—Josiah Whitfield, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Long on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20on. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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