a bit
Idioms-
A small amount of anything; also, a short period of time. For example, Here's a bit of wrapping paper , or It'll be ready in a bit , or Just wait a bit . [c. 1600]
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Somewhat or rather, as in It stings a bit , or Will you have a bit more to eat? [Second half of 1600s] Also see bit by bit ; not a bit .
Example Sentences
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“But then you scratch the surface a bit more and you look at things like electricity prices.”
From Los Angeles Times
"I would have been a bit more compassionate towards Kaylem if he did stop and he did help my son who was lying there unconscious," Buckley said.
From BBC
"I see it as a one-off move maybe to do a bit of greenwashing," he said.
From Barron's
"Dubai was often talked about a bit like Switzerland, so this inevitably tarnishes that image."
From Barron's
She would like to take in a bit more California sunshine before returning home to wintry Brooklyn.
From Los Angeles Times
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