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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Some of those tracks have gone on to reach the main Hot 100, while others were forced to settle for this secondary placement, which serves as a bit of a consolation prize.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
In a May 2025 interview with Director's Cut Radio, Payton praised She the People's hilarious family dynamics, which offer a bit of a reversal from the typical mother-daughter relationship.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 23 May 2025
And while only one player per NFL team would be allowed to participate, there would be a bit of a timing conflict with the Olympics being held from July 14-30 just as NFL training camps are starting.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Courtesy of Samantha Mui Samantha Mui has always been a bit of a rebel.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 23 May 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
In a May 2025 interview with Director's Cut Radio, Payton praised She the People's hilarious family dynamics, which offer a bit of a reversal from the typical mother-daughter relationship.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 23 May 2025
And while only one player per NFL team would be allowed to participate, there would be a bit of a timing conflict with the Olympics being held from July 14-30 just as NFL training camps are starting.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
Courtesy of Samantha Mui Samantha Mui has always been a bit of a rebel.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 23 May 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 28 May. 2025.
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