a bit

Idioms  

1. 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]

2. 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 .

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Example Sentences

It’s a bit of a bummer that ad blocking only works with Lightway.

From Salon

"It might have looked a bit like a little lamb."

From Science Daily

"I don't know much about football, but that's a bit of disaster, isn't it?"

From BBC

A serpent might slither out during the winter if there’s a warm spell to get a bit of sunshine, said Greg Pauly, curator of herpetology at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times

Nike reported quarterly results that were a bit better than Wall Street’s expectations, but investors still didn’t appear convinced of the sneaker giant’s turnaround efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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