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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bit perplexed by" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing mild confusion or uncertainty about something.
Example: "I was a bit perplexed by the sudden change in the schedule."
Alternatives: "somewhat confused by" or "a little baffled by".
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"I was a bit perplexed by the new demographic, to be honest".
But the Kims were a bit perplexed by what passed for luxury in Manhattan.
The folks at Summers, like many who own and work at restaurants in the area, are just a bit perplexed by the whole rainbow bagel thing.
Fox's John Madden is a bit perplexed by the need for Miller at ABC. "If he's going to be an analyst, that's fine," he said.
People are a bit perplexed by the size of it, for obvious reasons, I guess there's some kind of confusion about whether I'm joking or not about it.
"I am a bit perplexed by this," said Dr. John Gearhart, who researches stem cells at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
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"A bit perplexed".
Christiansen looks a bit perplexed at times.
Forgive American consumers if they feel a bit perplexed.
They do seem interested, but sometimes a bit perplexed.
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