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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Gramm is a bit of a Reagan fanboy, but his basic point is valid.
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Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
And while Arizona may not be among the most expensive states to buy a home, the cost of a home can be a bit of a shocker for first-time buyers or those looking to move.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Viewing Saturn through a telescope has been a bit of a bummer the last year or so because its beautiful ring system has been nearly on edge from our vantage point on Earth.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Still, the logjam in the outfield is a bit of a problem, albeit a good one, for the Red Sox.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
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Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
And while Arizona may not be among the most expensive states to buy a home, the cost of a home can be a bit of a shocker for first-time buyers or those looking to move.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Viewing Saturn through a telescope has been a bit of a bummer the last year or so because its beautiful ring system has been nearly on edge from our vantage point on Earth.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Still, the logjam in the outfield is a bit of a problem, albeit a good one, for the Red Sox.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
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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 20 Aug. 2025.
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