bit
A small amount of something.
A small portion, degree, or quantity of something.
The smallest piece of computer data, shown as 0 or 1.
The smallest unit of data in computing, representing a 0 or 1.
A piece of metal in a horse's mouth used to guide it.
A metal bar placed in a horse's mouth and attached to the reins to help control it.
A short act or joke in a show.
A short piece or routine performed as part of a show or act, often meant to be funny or entertaining.
The part of a drill that makes holes.
The removable cutting or boring part of a drill or similar tool.
- Base: bit
- Plural: bits
a bit much
1slightly too much or extreme
More than is fair, reasonable, or comfortable.
- Asking me to work all weekend is a bit much.
- I think shouting at him was a bit much.
a fair bit
1a moderately large amount
Quite a lot, but not too much.
- We’ve done a fair bit of work today.
- He travels a fair bit for his job.
bit by bit
1gradually, in small steps
Slowly and in small amounts at a time.
- Bit by bit, he improved his English.
- They fixed the house bit by bit.
do one's bit
1make one's contribution to something
To do your part to help with something.
- Everyone needs to do their bit to save energy.
- She always does her bit for charity.
every bit as
1equally, to the same extent
Completely equal in amount or degree compared to something else.
- She is every bit as talented as her brother.
- This cake is every bit as good as yours.