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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Hudgens, 35, debuted her baby bump at the 2024 Oscars in March, and Smith, 55, told Entertainment Tonight that when filming resumed on Ride or Die after the strike, her baby bump presented a bit of a challenge.
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Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
The broad criss-cross straps hold the foot securely, the footbeds have substantial cushioning, and the chunky soles offer a bit of a lift.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
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Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
The broad criss-cross straps hold the foot securely, the footbeds have substantial cushioning, and the chunky soles offer a bit of a lift.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 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 29 May. 2024.
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