ENGLISH
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a bit of sth

idiom
Meaning

a small amount of something. You use this to make a statement sound less strong or more polite.


Examples
SIMPLE

I need a bit of help with this box.

CONTEXTUAL

The soup is a bit of a disappointment because it lacks enough salt.

COMPLEX

Although the project was a bit of a challenge, the team successfully completed it ahead of the deadline.

Last updated April 22, 2026