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Rule "little bit"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: little bit
Message: Reduce redundancy by only using <suggestion>bit</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Tags: [picky]
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • She has a little bit of a temper.
    Correction suggestion: bit
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • They offered a base salary a little bit as Jway proposed.
  • A little bit about me:
  • "Only a little bit."
  • A little bit coming on Friday.
  • It took a little bit to figure that out.
  • It helps if you know a little bit.
ID: LITTLE_BIT [2]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-01 22:33:07 +0100)