a little bit

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Meaning · English

Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.

Register: neutral

Examples

He is a little bit unhappy today.Hôm nay anh ta có một chút không vui.
I've put a little bit of milk in my coffee.Tôi cho thêm chút sữa vào cà phê.

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Sources & notes

Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review.

Common questions

What does “a little bit” mean?

Common English phrase; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “a little bit” formal or informal?

a little bit is generally neutral.