# a bit more

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/a-bit-more
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

a small amount extra of something. You use this to make a request or a description slightly stronger.

## Examples

- Could you add a bit more salt to the soup?
- The room felt cold, so I turned the heater up a bit more to get comfortable.
- Although the project was nearly finished, the manager requested a bit more data to ensure the final report was truly accurate.

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