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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The World Series has been on a bit of a decline, especially since 2020, experiencing the lowest audiences ever. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2024 As a bit of a latecomer to the EV market, Scout has the advantage of learning from the mistakes of other companies that made big bets on electrification, only to walk back their EV ambitions amid slower-than-expected sales. —

Joann Muller, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 Although that sound bite became a bit of a laugh line because Trump had promised an alternative health insurance plan many times during his administration and never delivered, Vance later provided more details. —

Stephanie Armour | Kff Health News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024 There’s also a pancake-making scene that’s a bit of an homage to the latter. —

Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a bit of a/an

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