lean lightly

Frequency: 6.09.8 per million words

to put a small amount of weight or pressure on something while leaning

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Examples (10)

  • She decided to lean lightly against the fragile railing.
  • He would lean lightly on the counter while talking to customers.
  • The artist leaned lightly on his brush, adding delicate strokes.
  • Don't lean too heavily; just lean lightly on the glass pane.
  • She found herself leaning lightly on his shoulder during the long walk.
  • He was leaning lightly against the door, listening intently.
  • The child learned to lean lightly on the table without pushing it over.
  • If you lean lightly, the mechanism won't break.
  • They often lean lightly against each other, sharing quiet moments.
  • He had to lean lightly on his cane as he recovered from the injury.