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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That was a bit of a trial run for the larger event in September.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 June 2024
Kidman's comments caused a bit of a crisis for Witherspoon.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Kellner had always been a bit of a maverick in the TV business.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 June 2024
His recklessness, born from a passion for the club, often lands him in trouble, which is not all that unlike the real Benny, who was a bit of a mysterious figure himself.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 21 June 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 June 2024
Kidman's comments caused a bit of a crisis for Witherspoon.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Kellner had always been a bit of a maverick in the TV business.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 June 2024
His recklessness, born from a passion for the club, often lands him in trouble, which is not all that unlike the real Benny, who was a bit of a mysterious figure himself.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 21 June 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 7 Jul. 2024.
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