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

She said choosing a cake had become something of a weekend ritual for many in her local community.

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

From there, Grohl became something of a live fixture — a beloved Foos adjunct performer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The island’s northern shore had become something of a robot gravesite.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown