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a bit
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]
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
"It's a bit pantomime and as much as it can make a career it can completely break any credibility you've built up."
鈥淐an鈥檛 we just, for one night, just all be family?鈥 he pleads, a bit too hungrily.
"It's winter fuel. It's fear of Pips, it's a bit of immigration."
"He has a tendency to want to get stuck in. We'll just have to manage him a bit to make sure he's not doing too much."
Set 14 months after the events of the main story, the team formerly informally known as the Thunderbolts* has hit a bit of a roadblock with its branding.
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