ENGLISH
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a little bit

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

I am a little bit tired today.

CONTEXTUAL

The soup is a little bit salty, but it still tastes quite good.

COMPLEX

Although the new policy is a little bit controversial, the management believes it will improve overall productivity in the long run.

Last updated April 22, 2026