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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The race became a bit of a proxy battle of sorts within the Democratic Party with Lee as the long-time progressive leader and the choice of many establishment leaders and Taylor running on a more moderate platform and positioning himself as an outsider who would bring change to the city.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Pettit's return to Earth is a bit of a bummer for space fans, who will soon be deprived of a source of enjoyment.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Normally, there is a bit of a dip in stakes for the second match, which is why the tag-team title match between the War Raiders and The New Day could be batting second.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
For both Tkachuk brothers, the spring has been a bit of a comedown since then.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Pettit's return to Earth is a bit of a bummer for space fans, who will soon be deprived of a source of enjoyment.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Normally, there is a bit of a dip in stakes for the second match, which is why the tag-team title match between the War Raiders and The New Day could be batting second.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
For both Tkachuk brothers, the spring has been a bit of a comedown since then.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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