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Roach Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

A bit

what does it mean by ' we have already had a bit of a gun issue '

does it mean...a big issue or what ?
  

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Welcome to the Forums! You quote sounds like an understatement - not a small problem, but something significant. It is difficult to say without more context.

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  • You quote sounds like an understatement - not a small problem, but something significant.
  • It is difficult to say without more context.
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Welcome to the Forums!

You quote sounds like an understatement - not a small problem, but something significant.

It is difficult to say without more context.
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could you elaborate a little more about it..I'd love to know the comprehensive usage of ' a bit ' as well...Emotion: smile
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Sure, but I need more context.

" a bit of a..." means a "a rather small amount" of something. A bit part in a movie is a minor role. Perhaps the actor says one line. Here are some examples:

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