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CEFR A2 · Phrases and higher-level words
a bit of a
/ə bɪt əv ə/ Headword: bit 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
Synonyms & Antonyms
This phrase is used to describe something as being somewhat or rather a particular quality, often implying it's a little more than expected or slightly negative. It softens the description.
Synonyms
somewhat
rather
quite a
a little
Antonyms
very much a
completely a
Translations
a bit of a in your language
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عربي
إلى حد ما أو نوعاً ما.
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اردو
تھوڑا سا یا کچھ حد تک۔
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हिंदी
थोड़ा सा या कुछ हद तक।
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中文
有点儿，稍微。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means 'a little bit' or 'somewhat'. We use it to describe something. It makes the description sound less strong.
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Memory TipThink of 'a bit of a' as adding a small amount of a quality, like 'a little bit of' something.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
He's a bit of a (somewhat) perfectionist when it comes to his work.
The new project is a bit of a (rather) challenge, but we're excited to start.
She can be a bit of a (somewhat) shy person until you get to know her well.
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