something of a

Idioms  

1. To some extent, as in Our professor is something of an eccentric. [Early 1700s]

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Example Sentences

For that reason, it’s something of a priceless gift that can show them all the ways they can invest money at a young age and build a nest egg for their future.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Cake sheds are becoming something of a Great British tradition.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I don’t have a pair, so I’m not important enough,” Mato confessed, seeming to confirm that Florsheims have become something of a status symbol inside the administration.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Macy’s real-estate holdings provide something of a floor under its share price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Larsen was his second, he was being paid $700—equivalent to about $5,000 today—and Bobby expected him to be something of a cheering squad, or at least not a public Cassandra.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady