a bit of a/an
idiom
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
I had a bit of a shock when I saw him.
He's a bit of a rascal.
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Solomon admits coming in late and then hitting on Paige DeSorbo was a bit of a miss.
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EW.com, 28 May 2024
Despite his 5-0 record and 2.84 ERA entering the night, this season has been a bit of a slog for Paxton.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
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EW.com, 28 May 2024
Despite his 5-0 record and 2.84 ERA entering the night, this season has been a bit of a slog for Paxton.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
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“A bit of a/an.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20bit%20of%20a%2Fan. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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