A Bit Much

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ə bɪt mʌtʃ/

Definitions of a bit much

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea, in this case 'bit'

Example Sentences

A1 Eating spicy food is a bit much for my taste buds.

A2 The movie was a bit much for young children due to its intense scenes.

B1 Her constant complaining about trivial things is starting to become a bit much.

B2 The amount of work expected from us is a bit much considering the deadline.

C1 The extravagant party thrown by the billionaire was a bit much even for his wealthy guests.

C2 The elaborate decorations at the wedding were a bit much, but they added to the grandeur of the event.

adjective Describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'much'

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was a bit much for me, I prefer lighter comedies.

A2 The homework assignment seemed a bit much, I didn't understand half of it.

B1 The amount of work they expected me to do was a bit much, I couldn't keep up.

B2 The price of the new phone was a bit much, I think I'll wait for a sale.

C1 The level of detail required for the project was a bit much, but I managed to complete it.

C2 The pressure to perform perfectly in every aspect of my life was a bit much, I needed to take a step back and prioritize my mental health.

adverb Describing word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, in this case modifying 'bit'

Example Sentences

A1 The portion size at the restaurant was a bit much for me.

A2 The homework assignment seemed a bit much for a Friday night.

B1 Her reaction to the news was a bit much, considering it wasn't that serious.

B2 The price of the new phone is a bit much, but I really want it.

C1 I find her constant need for attention a bit much to handle sometimes.

C2 The level of detail required for the project is a bit much, but I know we can handle it.

Examples of a bit much in a Sentence

formal The amount of paperwork required for this project seems a bit much.

informal I think asking for a 50-page report is a bit much, don't you?

slang Expecting us to work overtime every day is a bit much, if you ask me.

figurative Her demands for perfection are starting to feel like a bit much for me to handle.

Grammatical Forms of a bit much

past tense

was a bit much

plural

bits much

comparative

more than a bit much

superlative

the most a bit much

present tense

is a bit much

future tense

will be a bit much

perfect tense

has been a bit much

continuous tense

is being a bit much

singular

a bit much

positive degree

very a bit much

infinitive

to be a bit much

gerund

being a bit much

participle

a bit muched

Origin and Evolution of a bit much

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'a bit much' likely originated as a colloquial expression in English-speaking regions.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to convey something as excessive or overbearing, the phrase 'a bit much' has evolved to also imply something as unreasonable or intolerable.