How to Use a little something in a Sentence

a little something

noun

• Leave a little something in the tank for a slow news week, the dog days of August, writer’s block.
  — Daniel Foster, National Review, 2 Mar. 2023
• Lee Hodges, on the heels of his first PGA win, took a call from someone who knows a little something about winning.
  — Mark Heim | [e-mail], al, 31 July 2023
• Honey, read your good book and put a little something in your cute little mug.
  — Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2023
• Of course, there are tons of gifts out there for guys, check out gift ideas for dad or pick out a little something from the CL Father's Day gift guide.
  — Anna Mahan, countryliving.com, 27 May 2023
• There’s a little something here for everyone, so hop to it!
  — Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 27 Feb. 2023
• The arched sole adds a little something extra to this nostalgic shoe, which tips its hat to the ‘90s styles that inspired its design.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
• Isabel, thanks so much for joining us today to tell us a little something about nothing.
  — Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 26 July 2023
• The space Aztec Link intends to occupy is making sure players get a little something for the effort.
  — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2023
• The Lakers, as a whole, fended off Brooks’ postgame talk without response, save for Rui Hachimura, who said a little something.
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2023
• And one fan, in particular, was treated with a little something extra to take home!
  — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2023
• Each innovation is more exciting than the last, adding a little something special to a city-dweller’s lunch.
  — Cindy Augustine, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
• The All-Star game balloting update arrived around noon Monday and there was a little something different about it.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 12 June 2023
• Every mom deserves a little something extra, like a hydrating skincare kit, cozy robe, or great pair of running shoes.
  — Mark Stock, menshealth.com, 5 Apr. 2023
• Friday has finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate than to treat yourself (and your home) to a little something special?
  — Megan Stein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
• Think of it as the super refined version of an aftershave—meant to infuse your skin with a little something extra to finish off your grooming routine.
  — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 June 2023
• The Missouri coach certainly knows a little something about going viral.
  — Mark Heim | [e-mail], al, 17 July 2023
• Probably, the answer has at least a little something to do with the recent trend of shows and movies reconsidering our culture’s treatment of famous women throughout the ’90s and ’00s.
  — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2023
• That's a little something different than I hadn't really shown before.
  — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2023
• From cooking gadgets and jewelry to earbuds and digital frames, there's a little something for everyone on this list.
  — Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 12 July 2023
• From clitoral stimulators to vibrators, there’s a little something for all types of pleasures.
  — Brittany Vincent, SELF, 3 July 2023
• That’s a long way of saying welcome to our second collecting issue, which includes a little something for everyone.
  — Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2023
• Basic cupcake, elevated: Homemade ricotta (in both the cake and frosting) adds a little something special to the handheld treats, and the one-two punch of orange zest and juice infuses the cakes with a touch of brightness.
  — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023
• The Harper gown is masterfully draped, for a classic silhouette with a little something extra.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 13 June 2023
• Instead, take a little something from everywhere and infuse it into your performance.
  — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2023
• Customers can savor lunch, brunch or dinner indoors or al fresco at this excellent River Oaks restaurant with a little something for everyone.
  — Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 15 Apr. 2023
• Our playlist also includes some fun, summertime anthems that just scream outdoor party time, so there’s a little something for everyone – songs dating back to the 19th century and more modern tunes ranging from country to funk and pop.
  — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
• The next two days had a little something for everyone: a panel discussion moderated by Truly, a dance party (more on that shortly) and an outdoor market featuring Black vendors.
  — Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2023
• Businesses may even have a little something up their sleeve for Employee Appreciation Day today.
  — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2023
• That means that its waterfalls need a little something special because elevation differentials don’t make a big difference here.
  — Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2023

Last Updated: 24 Jul 2024