a bit of a/an

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—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.

Examples of a bit of a/an in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The first set of photos had a bit of a baseball theme. —

Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024 In the latest episode of her Citizen McCain podcast, McCain and cohost Miranda Wilkins discuss the current status of Lopez's pop culture profile with media personality and TV producer Carlos King, and the trio seems to agree that the iconic performer's career took a bit of a hit in 2024. —

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 7 June 2024 Water slides are fun, but if your child can’t climb the wall to reach the slide, the fun is a bit of a moot point. —

Chauntel Brusie, Parents, 7 June 2024 The housing world is a bit of a generational war zone, mostly between baby boomers and millennials. —

Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 6 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for a bit of a/an

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