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bit Theme: ACTIVITY n. any part of an act; any business or presentation.I didn't like that bit concerning penalties.Now, in this next bit, you are to move center stage. Theme: PERFORMANCE n. a small theatrical part. (From bit part.)I worked in bits for a year and then started selling used cars.It was just a bit, but I needed the money. Theme: PUNISHMENT n. a jail sentence. (Underworld.)I did a two-year bit in Sing Sing.He got only a four-year bit. He was afraid of getting worse.
bit noun 1 a prison sentence US, 1866. 2 an interest; an affected mannerism; a role US, 1955. 3 a woman, especially when regarded sexually UK, 1923. 4 sexual intercourse AUSTRALIA, 1945. 5 an activity US, 1968. 6 used as a meaningless embellishment of the preceding noun, as in 'Let's do the lunch bit' US, 1955. 7 twelve and a half cents US, 1821. 8 twelve dollars and fifty cents US, 1929. 9 your home or home area UK: SCOTLAND, 1988. 10 a bullet UK, 2001.► champ at the bit; chomp at the bitto be enthusiastically eager. From a horse's characteristic behaviour UK, 1645.► pull a bitto serve a prison sentence US, 1969.► take the bit out ofto exhaust someone UK: SCOTLAND, 1988.► wee red bitthe glowing end of a cigarette, especially when used as a means of lighting another cigarette UK: SCOTLAND, 1988
idiombita bit of all right BrEBrEspoken used about a person that you think is sexually attractive:"Are you still going out with Fiona?" "No - it's a shame, she was a bit of all right."That new bloke in Marketing is a bit of all right .a bit of how's your father BrEBrEold-fashioned a sexual relationship, or an act of having sex:We all suspected that the cook was having a bit of how's your father with one of the drivers.sb's bit of skirt/fluff/crumpet BrEBrEslang an insulting way of talking about a woman that someone is having a sexual or romantic relationship with:Why haven't we seen him around - has he got a bit of skirt or something?So are you bringing your bit of crumpet to the party tonight?a bit on the side BrEBrEspoken used about someone you are having a secret sexual relationship with when you are already married or are in a serious romantic relationship:Angela was the last to find out about her husband's bit on the side - in the end, one of her friends told her.Maybe I should have a bit on the side to make Graham pay for what he has done.be champing/chomping at the bitto be impatient because you want to do something but someone or something is preventing you from doing it:"Tim's doing fine. In fact he's champing at the bit and wants to know when he can leave the hospital."Some people thought I should take effective action immediately - they were chomping at the bit, waiting to see what I was going to do.do your bit BrEBrEto do a fair and reasonable amount of work that is shared between many people:Old Reg does his bit in midfield, but we need a player who scores goals.Parents like to feel that they're doing their bit for the school.get the bit between your teethto start to feel very determined about something that you are doing, so that you will not stop before you have succeeded in doing it:You know what Anne's like once she gets the bit between her teeth - it's no good arguing with her.We have got the bit between our teeth now, and we'll keep working on this ad until we get it right.it's/that's a bit much BrEBrEunfairspoken used in order to say that what someone has said, done, or asked is unfair, unreasonable, or rude:I think that's a bit much, expecting you to look after her kids while she's enjoying herself.They just levelled the cemetery, and took away the gravestones - it's a bit much when you think about it.
bite1. verb To respond to an invitation or ad, often a dishonest or misleading one. I tried to trick my brother into cleaning my room, but he didn't bite. 2. verb To be bad or seem ominous. I'm surprised he was nice to you—he usually bites. 3. verb To steal or take something. Aw man, somebody bit my notes, so I couldn't study at lunch. 4. verb, slang To be annoying or disappointing. Oh, that TV show bites. This season has been so stupid that I just can't watch it. 5. noun A meal, often one that is small or doesn't take long to prepare or eat. A shortened form of the phrase "a bite to eat." We don't have a lot of time, so let's just grab a quick bite before the movie starts. Let's pull off at the next rest stop to grab a bite. not a bitNot a single, tiny bit; not at all. A: "Are you nervous at all about tonight's fight?" B: "Not a bit. This is what I've been training for." I don't get a bit of gratitude from my children for everything you do to keep them happy and healthy. That joke is not a bit funny. not one bitNot a single, tiny bit; not at all. A: "Are you nervous at all about tonight's fight?" B: "Not one bit. This is what I've been training for." I don't get one bit of gratitude from my children for everything you do to keep them happy and healthy. bit1. n. a jail sentence. (Underworld.) Mooshoo did a two-year bit in Sing Sing. 2. n. a small theatrical part. (From bit part.) It was just a bit, but I needed the money. 3. n. any part of an act; any isolated activity or presentation. I didn’t like that bit concerning penalties. See:- (a little/bit) rough and ready
- (a little/bit) rough around the edge
- (a little/bit) rough around the edges
- a bit
- a bit beyond (one's) ken
- a bit dicey
- a bit dodgy
- a bit much
- a bit obtuse
- a bit of a stretch
- a bit of a...
- a bit of a/an
- a bit of all right
- a bit of crackling
- a bit of how's your father
- a bit of rough
- a bit of the action
- a bit off
- a bit on the side
- a bit out of it
- a bit part
- a bit rich
- a bit strong
- a bit thick
- a bit thick/strong
- a bit too much
- a blind bit of
- a blind bit of (something)
- a free bit of advice
- a little (bit) pricey
- a little (bit) steep
- a little bit
- a little bit of bread and no cheese
- a little from column A, a little from column B
- a little green
- a little off Go to a bit
- a sticky situation
- a tad bit
- a tit bit nipply
- as old as my eyes and a little (bit) older than my teeth
- batting on a sticky wicket
- be (a bit) on the expensive side
- be (a bit) on the heavy side
- be (a bit) on the large side
- be (batting) on a sticky wicket
- be a bit much
- be a bit steep
- be a bit/rather steep
- be chafing at the bit
- be champing at the bit
- be champing/chomping at the bit
- be chomping at the bit
- be in (a bit of) a jam
- be in a sticky situation
- be rather steep
- be thrilled to bits
- behind the bit
- bit
- bit by bit
- bit much
- bit of fluff
- bit of rough
- bit of skirt
- bit of the action
- bit off
- bit on the side
- bit player
- bit-bucket
- bite
- bite (one's) head off
- bite (one's) lip
- bite (one's) tongue
- bite back
- bite into (something or someone)
- bite off
- bite off more than (one) can chew
- bite on (something or someone)
- bite the big one
- bite the bullet
- bite the dust
- bits and bobs
- bits and pieces
- blow (someone or something) to bits
- blow to smithereens
- chafe at the bit
- champ at the bit
- champ at the bit, to
- chomp at the bit
- dangly bits
- do (one's) bit
- do a bit
- do bit
- do one's bit
- do your bit
- drill bit
- every bit
- every bit as (something)
- every bit as good, bad, etc.
- Every little bit helps
- fall to bits
- for two cents
- four bits
- four-bits
- get into (a bit of) a jam
- get into (bit of) a jam
- get the bit between (one's) teeth
- get the bit between your teeth
- get/take the bit between your teeth
- give (someone) (a bit of) curry
- go a bit far
- hack (something) to bits
- hair of the dog that bit
- hair of the dog that bit you
- have the bit in (one's) teeth
- I could have bitten my tongue off
- I wished I had bitten my tongue off
- If it was a snake it woulda bit you
- if it was a snake, it would've bit you
- in (a bit of) a jam
- in a little bit
- in a sticky situation
- in bits and pieces
- into (a bit of) a jam
- it's/that's a bit steep
- lay it on thick
- little bit
- look (a little/bit) off
- lose (some amount of) time
- love (someone or something) to bits
- naughty bits
- not a bit
- not a bit of it
- not a bit of it!
- not a blind bit of (something)
- not a blind bit of notice, difference, etc.
- not one bit
- not one little bit
- on a sticky wicket
- one little bit
- pick (something) to bits
- pick, pull, etc. somebody/something to bits/pieces
- piece
- piece of the action
- play a bit part
- play a bit part (in something)
- play a bit role (in something)
- pour it on thick
- pull (something) to bits
- quite a bit
- quite a few
- rattled
- rip (someone or something) apart
- rip (someone or something) to bits
- rip (someone or something) to pieces
- rip (someone or something) to shreds
- rip somebody/something apart/to shreds, bits, etc.
- shuteye
- six bits
- six-bits
- spend (some amount of time) in (some place)
- spread it on thick
- take a bite out of (something)
- take a blind bit of notice
- take the bit between (one's) teeth
- take the bit between the teeth, to
- take the bit in (one's) mouth
- take the bit in (one's) teeth
- take the bit in one's mouth
- take the bit in teeth
- the biter (is) bit
- the biter bit
- the biter gets bit
- the hair of the dog (that bit you)
- the whole (something) bit
- the whole bit
- the... bit
- thrill (one) to bits
- thrill to pieces
- thrilled to bits
- to bits
- two bits
- two-bit
- two-bits
- wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
- you can't be a little bit pregnant
- you can't be half pregnant
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