A Bit Of A/An

Synonyms of a bit of a/an

• a touch of
• a hint of
• a dash of

Antonyms of a bit of a/an

• a lot of
• a great deal of
• a large amount of

Collocations of a bit of a/an

mess

Frequency: 70 %

The party turned into a bit of a mess when the neighbors called the police.

surprise

Frequency: 65 %

It was a bit of a surprise to see her at the concert.

struggle

Frequency: 60 %

He had a bit of a struggle finding his way back to the hotel in the dark.

challenge

Frequency: 50 %

Learning a new language can be a bit of a challenge at first.

disappointment

Frequency: 45 %

It was a bit of a disappointment that the movie was sold out.

Idiomatic Expressions for a bit of a/an

• Phrase: a bit of a long shot
  Meaning: refers to something that is unlikely to succeed or happen
  Usage: Trying to win the lottery is a bit of a long shot, but you never know.