more than a little
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1
: a lot of : much
There was more than a little sadness in his voice.
2
: to a great degree : very
He was more than a little surprised by her decision.
Her vision of the future was more than a little upsetting.
3
: a lot : much
They understand more than a little of what is going on.
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Michael Granberry, Dallas News, 23 June 2023
This show has more than a little — and a frustrating lack of critical perspective.
—Vulture, 26 Apr. 2023
Conceptually, the site is more than a little breathtaking.
—Ty Burr, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2023
Terry also discovers over the course of the season that his employer — a giant company known as the Conglomerate — is more than a little problematic.
—Tracy Brownstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023
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“More than a little.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20than%20a%20little. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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