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

Other airlines have followed its lead, with Delta announcing a big overhaul on its SkyMiles rewards program last year, which resulted in a bit of a rebellion among that company’s customers, forcing Delta to walk back some of its changes. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2024

Although a radish might seem like a bit of an odd choice when China usually features florals and fruits, the vibrant colors on this Loewe set make a compelling case. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024

Eight consecutive losses to a team probably makes that punctuation appropriate if not a bit of an undersell. —Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024

Weir, who’s a bit of a find in terms of playing a centuries-old fiend in the body of a tween, puts a sickly, sharp spin on a lot of her juicier lines. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024

Corey Cott has played a lot of roles in his career, but the one that was hardest for him came as a bit of a surprise. —Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024

The market for Swiss watches is in a bit of a free fall. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024

The arrival of Trailhead Books comes amid a bit of a surge in new local bookstores around the metro recently, including Seven Stories in Shawnee, Under the Cover romance bookstore in midtown, and a pair in downtown Overland Park, The Pretty Posy and Monstera’s Books. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024

Andrew Unterberger: There’s a bit of an asterisk, sure, but not one nearly as big or as definitive as Cole’s hoping for. —Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024