a bit of a/an
idiom
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
I had a bit of a shock when I saw him.
He's a bit of a rascal.
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Thriller Is Climbing Again, but Not Everywhere As The Essential Michael Jackson gains across the board, Thriller is also enjoying a bit of a lift, though its progress isn’t quite as uniform.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
With the right development and a bit of an adjustment to his mindset, he’s got legit NHL potential.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
However, since rejoining Instagram earlier this year, Meghan has offered a bit of a closer glance into her family of four.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
There was a little something for everyone: entertaining racing on-track, different winners for the sprint and Grand Prix, some driver and team intrigue, rumors of a potential technical shake-up happening soon, and a bit of an argument that exposes the entertainment side of the sport.
—Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
With the right development and a bit of an adjustment to his mindset, he’s got legit NHL potential.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
However, since rejoining Instagram earlier this year, Meghan has offered a bit of a closer glance into her family of four.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
There was a little something for everyone: entertaining racing on-track, different winners for the sprint and Grand Prix, some driver and team intrigue, rumors of a potential technical shake-up happening soon, and a bit of an argument that exposes the entertainment side of the sport.
—Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
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“A bit of a/an.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20bit%20of%20a%2Fan. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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