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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"Coming into this Olympics already having this gold medal makes it a little bit easier, maybe a little bit more enjoyable," he said.
From Barron's
Results and guidance look light, and investors wanted a little more.
From Barron's
After a sharp increase in the number of small firms raising wages in December, the number rose even a little higher in January.
They got a little candy star and a dollop of filling, plump and honest like their German ancestor.
From Salon
Herndon later described Lincoln’s ambition as “a little engine that knew no rest,” but, in Mr. Pinsker’s telling, his ambitions were as much organizational as personal.
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