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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There’s a bit of an irony here: over the years, many Asian immigrant groups have looked to the Jewish community as a template for making it in America—being seen, getting organized, and exercising power.
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E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
Eggs If your pan is not well-seasoned, scrambling eggs in it is going to be a bit of a mess.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Particularly when people are frequenting the same establishments regularly, tipping becomes a bit of a social contract between employees and customers, with good service and friendliness being rewarded.
—Joe Moglia, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The front office had a bit of a shakeup this week, with returning Fever president of basketball operations Kelly Krauskopf announcing Amber Cox as the new chief operating officer and general manager.
—Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
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E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2024
Eggs If your pan is not well-seasoned, scrambling eggs in it is going to be a bit of a mess.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Particularly when people are frequenting the same establishments regularly, tipping becomes a bit of a social contract between employees and customers, with good service and friendliness being rewarded.
—Joe Moglia, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The front office had a bit of a shakeup this week, with returning Fever president of basketball operations Kelly Krauskopf announcing Amber Cox as the new chief operating officer and general manager.
—Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
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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 30 Oct. 2024.
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