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.

Examples of a bit of a/an in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The heel of these shoes kind of give me a bit of a spring to my step. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024

But it’s obviously been a bit of a challenge for a long period of time. —Andy Mills, Quartz, 8 May 2024

But some, such as Clarissa Arceo, describe leaving the city’s predominantly Latino student newsrooms as a bit of a rude awakening. —Tina Vasquez, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024

That said, his choice for this year’s Met Gala comes as a bit of a surprise. —Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024

The episode ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, as Jaida, Sasha, and Priyanka gathered in the building's lobby and fielded a request from the girl and her father, who wanted to talk with them. —EW.com, 4 May 2024

Her black mock neck dress had a bit of a ruching at the middle with the rest of the dress falling elegantly to the floor in a small train. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 May 2024

Early on in the series, there was a bit of a disconnect between Einbinder’s affable performance and some of Ava’s nastier moments. —Judy Berman, TIME, 3 May 2024

However, the town of Napa—now often overshadowed by the culinary prowess of Yountville or the luxury of St. Helena—is having a bit of a renaissance. —Shana Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024