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a bit late vs late a bit

'A bit late' is the correct and commonly used expression. 'Late a bit' is not a standard phrase in English and sounds awkward. The correct phrase follows the typical word order.
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a bit late

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a slight delay or lateness in time. It follows the common structure of adjective + adverb.

Examples:

  • I arrived a bit late to the meeting.
  • She is always a bit late for appointments.
  • Sep 22, 2018 ... They both mean basically the same thing; 'a bit late' usually implies a longer wait than 'a little late.'
  • Community. Search. Weird Halloween Love Spells and Potions (from 1912). a bit late playlists. 170 · All A Bit Late Stories #abitlate. a bit late · Playlist · 28 ...
  • Oct 25, 2020 ... A bit late, but here's my collection! OTHER. r/httyd - A bit late, but here's my collection!
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... A bit late to the bandwagon but here goes: A month back, I started as an MBA Candidate at the Harvard Business School!
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... I know I am a bit late after the video was released · 4 comments ; Wish you could remove drop pods. 849 upvotes · 208 comments ; Programmable ...
  • Oct 29, 2014 ... Which one is correct between I would be a bit late and I will be a bit late? Can I say 'I could be late' as well? See a translation. Report ...
  • A bit late, but I did leave Calm. Published on November 12, 2023. calm (2), career (37). I meant to post this when I left Calm earlier this year, ...
  • Just heard the news, a bit late, about the passing of Tom Bower, who played (among many, many roles) Mary Ellen's husband, Curt Willard, on The Waltons....
  • Aug 19, 2024 ... I'm a bit late posting this, but I thought the first day of fall classes would be an appropriate time to announce that I have started a new ...
  • Apr 2, 2006 ... This sounds a bit formal but is correct: "I'm a bit late, am I not?" Some / many / lots of / the majority of people say "aren't I?" but this is technically ...

Alternatives:

  • slightly late
  • a little late
  • somewhat late
  • a tad late
  • a touch late

late a bit

This phrase is not a standard expression in English and sounds awkward.

  • Nov 3, 2022 ... Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply. Award Share. C4rrot_GOD. • 2y ago •. A bit late? A BIT LATE!?!? Nah, ur fine bro. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply
  • Jun 13, 2018 ... Hope I'm not too late! A bit rushed because of the whole last-minute thing but I think these teddies came out pretty neat nonetheless.
  • Mar 19, 2024 ... Like, increase his early dmg and lower his late a bit. Late game zhask is underrated. One idea instead of third skill vision thingy. What if ...
  • I'm was late a bit with b-day to the one of my precious bun. Happy Birthday, Starway!! <з.
  • Jun 3, 2018 ... hell-guild: “pardon me being two days late a bit, but, happy pride month to [HELL]! it's been an incredible few days into pride month ...
  • I've been feeling a bit down and dreary of late, a bit like the weather at the moment. But today I received the most wonderful surprise in the mail that...
  • Apr 25, 2006 ... Fynne was 2 1/2 when she began her socialization. The answer is, it's never too late. A bit harder maybe, and will take more effort, but never ...
  • Jul 11, 2018 ... I am late a bit but the day isn't over sI guess it's fine. Let us get to it! Favorite amanto is Mu.
  • Oct 13, 2015 ... I would like to examine the concept of agency in a series of posts, especially since it seems to me that historians have gotten of late a bit ...

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