a bit
Idioms-
A small amount of anything; also, a short period of time. For example, Here's a bit of wrapping paper , or It'll be ready in a bit , or Just wait a bit . [c. 1600]
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Somewhat or rather, as in It stings a bit , or Will you have a bit more to eat? [Second half of 1600s] Also see bit by bit ; not a bit .
Example Sentences
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Powell said things in Ukraine did "feel a bit difficult at the moment".
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Instead, the AI did what I hadn’t, and asked my friend to talk a bit more about her personal circumstances: What were the higher-level goals and values that shaped her decision-making?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
But I have eased up, and I’m now a bit more likely to make people feel empowered rather than overwhelmed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
"You've always been a bit gung-ho with your guitars," Gallagher said, reminiscing about borrowing the instrument - a black 1982 Rickenbacker 330 Jetglo - to appear on the cover of Oasis' 1994 debut single Supersonic.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
She didn’t look surprised, which was a bit annoying.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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