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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bit of speed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small amount of quickness or acceleration in various contexts, such as driving, running, or completing tasks.
Example: "If we want to make it to the meeting on time, we need to pick up a bit of speed."
Alternatives: "a little speed" or "some extra speed".
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"He has a bit of speed and can still fight.
He has quite a bit of speed if a guy wants to use it.
Lotus was strong all last season, but was lacking a bit of speed — as well as a more dependable second driver than Romain Grosjean proved to be.
They attack at a bit of speed, the ball is crossed to the back post and Trippier reaches it but his header back across goal doesn't find anyone.
The most dangerous time is when you are on the other side of the road, so a bit of speed can help to minimise the risks.
South Africa are, at least, hinting at enterprise and good intentions, and they have a bit of speed out wide and some nimbleness in their exchanges.
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The goal hit a bit of a speed bump when Rondo sped things up for the Celtics.
Going straight across will make you lose speed but to gain height in the halfpipe you will need a bit of extra speed.
The West's top seed, Chicago, also hit a bit of a speed bump in Minnesota's Game 3 victory.
Some observers said that last development is a bit of a speed bump — but not a very serious one.
Late last week, in an interview via satellite phone, Kostecki said, "Once we got into the Southern Ocean we seemed to have a bit of a speed advantage.
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