Example sentences of "[is] a bit " in BNC.

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1 The second one — the one she made a couple of weeks ago — i-s a bit more complicated , but not much .
2 That 's a bit early .
3 Well , I must admit there 's a bit of me that thrives slightly on the exam syndrome — something that gets the adrenalin flowing rather like ‘ first nights ’ .
4 I mean the most exciting moment of all is when you are actually chosen for a part — after that initial excitement it 's a bit downhill — not because the work is n't marvellous but because the first challenge is the peak .
5 ‘ Well , I say , that 's a bit rich , do n't you know , ’ Peter Horbury said indignantly .
6 His lady 's a bit more fussy , but a real lady nonetheless . ’
7 It 's a bit chilly out . ’
8 Sorry — problem 's a bit of a silly word to use in the light of what 's happened to you . ’
9 ‘ It 's a bit of an odd way to live , is n't it ? ’
10 The atmosphere 's a bit tense , understandably — listen , what can I do for you ? ’
11 ‘ Um , it 's a bit personal , ’ said Jay , stalling , suddenly fascinated by the floor tiles .
12 ‘ I ca n't say it was a particularly pleasant experience — it 's a bit hairy wandering through waist high vines that could be full of black and brown snakes ! ’
13 ‘ Margaret Thatcher 's team — that 's a bit of confusion in terms is n't it .
14 ‘ It 's a bit of fun , and if it appeals to the young people , that 's a good thing .
15 It 's a bit stiff still but I 've had the stitches out and still no pain . ’
16 Well , Rod Stewart , he 's a bit of a cunt .
17 He 's alright , I said , but he 's a bit old .
18 They think it 's a bit infra dig .
19 ‘ He 's a bit young , ’ the priest said .
20 It 's a bit bust on one side but I really like it .
21 Her hair 's shorter in the picture and she 's a bit fatter .
22 It 's a bit annoying like , cos I ca n't remember , so I give Marie back the pictures .
23 It 's a bit like at the swimming baths when you open your eyes under water .
24 I do n't mind looking after Satan — it 's a bit of company .
25 Sometimes it 's a bit like a dream , walking on my own down the pavement with all these car lights flashing in my lace .
26 I ai n't really scared of the dark , not normally , but looking out there , it 's a bit scary .
27 It 's a bit like that walking down this street .
28 Maybe it 's a bit warmer , but it ai n't much .
29 I try walking with my hands over my ears , and it 's a bit better .
30 ‘ Well , it 's a bit warmer here in Canada than it was in Soltau in March . ’
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