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Discover LudwigThe phrase "bit of a delay" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe a minor or slight postponement in a situation or event. Example: "There was a bit of a delay in the delivery of the package due to bad weather."
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There's a bit of a delay.
"That caused us quite a bit of a delay," Mr. Reiskin said.
What's so bad with a bit of a delay in knowing an election result, anyway?
The ball ricocheted into the face of home plate umpire Tony Randazzo which caused a bit of a delay.
"There was a bit of a delay between the Code 222 Blue call and the 222 Grey," she said.
No matter what type of file you play, however, there is a bit of a delay between selecting and playing the file.
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There was a bit of a delayed reaction.
So what's a bit more of a delay on the night?
"We're concerned this is a little bit of a hunt to delay the process by whatever means," Smith said.
"We agreed everything with Dave quite a long time ago but it's just been a bit of delay in a couple of contract details.
Though held back a bit by a delay to the opening of Doha's new airport, Qatar Airways is poised for rapid growth.
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