EyeSeeYou Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Light-handed - Examples?
What are some of the most common examples containing this adjective?
I came across this sentence a while back: "a light-handed government policy". Meaning superficial, not well-thought out?
Thanks.
I came across this sentence a while back: "a light-handed government policy". Meaning superficial, not well-thought out?
Thanks.
Top answer
EyeSeeYou Meaning superficial, not well-thought out? No. It means that the policy wasn't oppressive; it was the opposite of heavy-handed.
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EyeSeeYouMeaning superficial, not well-thought out?No. It means that the policy wasn't oppressive; it was the opposite of heavy-handed.
See definition number one here:
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/search/heavy-handed
As to common uses,
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EyeSeeYoua light-handed government policylight-handed ~ lenient, not strict
Examples:
Light-handed regulation allows the firm discretion in how it meets regulatory targets - regulation that is not intrusive, in contrast to command and control or even cost of service regulation.
Australia has been experimenting with light-handed reg
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