How to Use a bit of a/an in a Sentence

a bit of a/an

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Definition of a bit of a/annext
  • The heel of these shoes kind of give me a bit of a spring to my step.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
  • In that sense, today was a bit of a shock, even with the sun.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Just a bit of a breeze, near 10 mph at times from the northwest.
    — Matt Rogers, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Jesús Brazón says the move to MiMo was a bit of a test for him.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
  • There was O’Doul’s, which launched in 1990 and was a bit of a punchline for many years.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Trying to wrap your head around that can be a bit of a headache.
    — Adam B. Vary, Variety, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The market for Swiss watches is in a bit of a free fall.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
  • The first homemade piece to be hung up was a bit of a prophecy.
    — Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Careers go up and down, and mine was on a bit of a downslide at that point.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 22 July 2024
  • Yes, the Niners’ secondary is a bit of a mess right now.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • From Chuck Schilken: Caitlin Clark had a bit of a rough weekend.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024
  • The circumstances of the event that brought it all to a halt are still a bit of a mystery.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
  • That said, his choice for this year’s Met Gala comes as a bit of a surprise.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
  • Water slides are fun, but if your child can’t climb the wall to reach the slide, the fun is a bit of a moot point.
    — Chauntel Brusie, Parents, 7 June 2024
  • There will soon be a new spot for your morning cup of joe, but with a bit of a twist.
    — Abigail Rosenthal, Houston Chronicle, 15 Sep. 2020
  • That design has stood the test of time, though the lure is arguably a bit of a sleeper.
    — Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The Philippines scene Group A is a bit of a glorious mess.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 26 July 2023
  • Keep in mind the spray is somewhat oily and can leave a bit of a residue feeling on your skin.
    — Jack Byram, Health, 14 July 2023
  • And, the tulle fabric and off-shoulder design seem to add a bit of a fairy-tale feel to it.
    — Samantha Booth, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2023
  • It's been a bit of a rough PR week for video meeting and chat platform Zoom.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023
  • In the first year of HISA’s existence, the place where the turf meets the surf has become a bit of a teacher’s pet.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2023
  • Cars had a bit of a rough time using the street because of the trees and broken branches.
    — Amanda Kaufman, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Flamme Burger, which faces Fire by the Monon next, has proven a bit of a titan killer thus far.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The boardwalk is a bit of a fraught landmark for the Fisher-Conklin clan.
    — Erica Gonzales, ELLE, 23 July 2023
  • And that TikTok group is like a bit of a cult following too.
    — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 2 July 2024
  • However, the rental shop is a bit of a hike through the village to reach the main gondola.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Mother Couch is a bit of a puzzle to work out for the audience.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2023
  • That was a bit of a trial run for the larger event in September.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 June 2024
  • This Indian dessert is soaked in milk and has a spongy texture, with nuts to give it a bit of a crunch.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
  • And it's become a bit of a guilty pleasure for everyone.
    — Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024

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