bit of the burden vs bit of the burdens

Both phrases are not correct as they do not follow the correct plural form in English. The correct form should be 'bit of the burden' without 's' at the end of 'burden'.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

bit of the burden

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a small part or portion of a burden or problem.

Examples:

She took on a bit of the burden to help her friend.
He shared a bit of the burden with his team.
Taking a bit of the burden off her shoulders made her feel relieved.
I can handle a bit of the burden myself.
Let me carry a bit of the burden for you.

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I don't mind shouldering a little bit more of the burden at first- no way.
And while we can't diminish the seriousness Of what their children are going through, We can ease their financial burden a bit
The burden of this extra bit of protection is borne proportionally by the EU tax payer and the EU consumer, and it does not discriminate between the non-privileged banana-exporting third countries.
You did your bit over South Africa, let the younger men take up the burden this time.
- cannot sustain the burden for a trial...
Parliament advocates reversing the burden of proof in this case.
Meaning the burden of proof is entirely yours.
We need more industries to shoulder the burden.
Europe must distribute the burdens more fairly.
Bit of Earth, bit of alien, bit of...
The shifting of the burden of proof from plaintiff to employer as in Amendment No 8 must definitely be insisted on, and the burden of residual doubt must lie with the accused.
We will ease the burden of countries which currently operate more humane procedures for asylum seekers, and share the burden more fairly.
Was a bit of a scare yesterday.
Was a bit of a scare yesterday.
A bit of a problem, legally speaking.
Please have a bit of respect.
A bit of turmoil since you left.
Hot chocolate, extra whip, little bit of cinnamon...
Quite a bad bit of desert.
Bit of praying, grieving, whatever.

Alternatives:

a piece of the burden
a portion of the burden
a fraction of the burden
a share of the burden
a part of the burden

bit of the burdens

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Burden' should remain singular in this context.

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I don't mind shouldering a little bit more of the burden at first- no way.
And while we can't diminish the seriousness Of what their children are going through, We can ease their financial burden a bit
The burden of this extra bit of protection is borne proportionally by the EU tax payer and the EU consumer, and it does not discriminate between the non-privileged banana-exporting third countries.
You did your bit over South Africa, let the younger men take up the burden this time.
- cannot sustain the burden for a trial...
Parliament advocates reversing the burden of proof in this case.
Meaning the burden of proof is entirely yours.
We need more industries to shoulder the burden.
Europe must distribute the burdens more fairly.
Bit of Earth, bit of alien, bit of...
The shifting of the burden of proof from plaintiff to employer as in Amendment No 8 must definitely be insisted on, and the burden of residual doubt must lie with the accused.
We will ease the burden of countries which currently operate more humane procedures for asylum seekers, and share the burden more fairly.
Was a bit of a scare yesterday.
Was a bit of a scare yesterday.
A bit of a problem, legally speaking.
Please have a bit of respect.
A bit of turmoil since you left.
Hot chocolate, extra whip, little bit of cinnamon...
Quite a bad bit of desert.
Bit of praying, grieving, whatever.

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