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
  • Its provenance is a bit of a mystery, and the sparkler has been rarely seen since.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The only thing that’s a bit of a bummer is the cutting board lid.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 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
  • The song is a bit of an about-face for the cocky demi-god voiced by Dwayne Johnson.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Nov. 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
  • The old road to Taito was a bit of a nightmare, unpaved and strewn with rocks and potholes.
    — Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • In a retelling of a legend on the folklore database, the creatures were a bit of a mixed bag.
    — James Doubek, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
  • 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
  • For Chiefs fans who are hoping to see the team try to win a third-straight championship in 2025, getting to The Big Easy may be a bit of a hassle.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
  • In the aftermath, however, Scheffler became a bit of a folk hero.
    — Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2025

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