a little
Idioms-
A small amount, as in Will you have some more meat? Yes, just a little . [Early 1400s]
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Somewhat or rather, slightly, as in I am a little annoyed with Harry . [Late 1300s] For a synonym, see a bit .
Example Sentences
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“I have no problem cutting back on forward guidance, but I think he took it a little too far,” said Richard Moody, chief economist at Regions Financial.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Wrap it snugly enough to hold everything together and encourage a little beneficial compression.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
The opportunity came about thanks to efforts at the care centre to try to do something a little bit out of the ordinary for everyone living there.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
In the adjoining Avila region a little further west, another inferno raging since last week has become the biggest since Spain's records began in 1961, burning 50,000 hectares.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“I know, but maybe if I remind him, he’ll at least do a little bit of it.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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