a wee bit

idiom

informal
: by a very small amount or to a very small degree
I'm a wee bit confused.

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Ticking off the Traction Control also allowed my inner hooligan to loft the front wheel a wee bit in first and second gear as the Kawasaki quickly built revs. William Roberson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 This hero’s journey took heavy inspiration from the fantasy worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin, and George Lucas, but since the film dropped a wee bit after The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars prequel trilogies, the unoriginality of Eragon’s story and characters felt especially prominent. Rory Doherty, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024 Swift was spotted cheering on the Chiefs to victory against the Baltimore Ravens on September 5, wearing an outfit that's a wee bit different than what mere mortals would typically wear to a football game: glossy, thigh-high boots and a denim Versace bustier. Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Sep. 2024 Royal’s ají is assembled with cilantro, vinegar, scallions, tomatoes and a wee bit of chili to electrify every bite. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for a wee bit 

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“A wee bit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20wee%20bit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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