# a little bit

idiom · CEFR B1

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

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- I am a little bit tired today.
- The soup is a little bit salty, but it still tastes quite good.
- Although the new policy is a little bit controversial, the management believes it will improve overall productivity in the long run.

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