a little bit
The phrase "a little bit" is commonly used in conversational English to indicate a small amount or degree, but it is often considered redundant in formal writing.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)A short or moderate amount of time.
Example
- We talked for a little bit.
A2General
(informal)A small quantity of something.
Example
- I only want a little bit of cake, please.
A2General
(informal)To a small degree or extent.
Example
- I was a little bit disappointed.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "a little bit":
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