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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bit few" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly as it combines two contradictory terms; "a bit" suggests a small amount, while "few" implies a countable number that is small.
Example: "There are a bit few options available for us to choose from."
Alternatives: "a little few" or "somewhat few".
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"As leader of the opposition, you get your moments to set out your vision, but they are a bit few and far between.
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The number of potholes is reportedly on par with, or a bit fewer than, those caused by the brutal weather of the previous two winters.
A bit more apartment living and train-riding (and a bit fewer suburban houses and cars) might make life cheaper for the Ramen crowd as well.
"You have your Adeles and Taylor Swifts, but they're a little bit fewer and farther between".
But as air travel picks up a bit, a few full-service airlines are once again trying the image approach.
That changed a bit a few weeks ago when I got a call from someone doing a survey for an "oil and gas firm".
"We had them on the ropes a little bit a few times and never really took our chances.
Just a bit in a few details.
We had actually worked on it quite a bit just a few weeks before.
"It was obviously a bit concerning a few days ago," Murray said.
I got caught in it a bit with a few investments.
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