A little bit is an English colloquialism emphasize that something is very small in amount, degree, or extent. A colloquialism is a word or phrase that has arisen from English but is not considered formal or grammatical. Colloquial words or phrases are used very frequently in spoken English. The term bit means small piece, part, or quantity of something but is also used to mean ‘a fair amount’ or ‘a somewhat significant amount.’
Meaning of ‘A Little Bit’
A little bit means a small amount; to a slight degree; to some extent; somewhat.
Sentence Examples
“It wasn’t a very funny movie but I laughed a little bit here and there.”
“How much sugar do you take in your coffee?” “Just a little bit.”
“The children begged their uncle to stay just a little bit longer.”
“Most of the townsfolk think Omar is a little bit crazy.”
“Can you open the window a little bit?”
“I’m gonna take a piss.” “That’s a little bit more information than I needed, Vince, but go right ahead.” — Pulp Fiction (1994)
“Go on. Let’s get up there.” “Tell us a little bit about the war, man.” “The war in Vietnam?” — Forrest Gump (1994)
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