Idiom
a little
Meaning
A small amount of something, or to a small degree. You can have 'a little food' or feel 'a little tired'.
Examples
“I would like a little sugar in my coffee.”
“The soup is a little too salty, but it still tastes quite good.”
“Although he felt a little hesitant at first, he eventually agreed to join the project because he believed in the mission.”
Examples
simple
“I would like a little sugar in my coffee.”
contextual
“The soup is a little too salty, but it still tastes quite good.”
complex
“Although he felt a little hesitant at first, he eventually agreed to join the project because he believed in the mission.”
Grammar
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
- Updated