I got distracted for a bit vs I got distracted for a while

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning, but 'for a bit' implies a shorter period of distraction compared to 'for a while'. The choice between the two depends on the specific duration of distraction the speaker wants to convey.

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I got distracted for a bit

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a short period of distraction. It implies that the distraction was brief.

Examples:

I got distracted for a bit while reading the book.
Sorry, I got distracted for a bit during the meeting.

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Sorry, I got distracted for a bit there.
Because frankly you seem a bit distracted, recently.
Soon we started to get a bit distracted by the backdrop.
He seems a bit distracted lately.
Maybe I am a bit distracted.
I know, I've been a bit distracted.
I have been a bit distracted this morning.
So, sorry, I was a bit distracted upstairs.
I felt like she was a bit distracted.
I noticed several times during the briefing that you appeared to be a bit distracted.
I just used to get a bit confused... a bit distracted.
Well, lately I've realised that I've got a bit distracted from my charity work.
I got distracted for like a second.
I got distracted for a moment and he just slipped out.
I know that I've been a little bit distracted recently.
I'm a teensy bit distracted right now.
I was babysitting, and... I got distracted for a moment.
She just says you're a bit... distracted.
Fräulein, you seem to be a little bit distracted.
I guess I was a little bit distracted while I was planning this.

Alternatives:

I got distracted briefly
I got distracted for a moment
I got distracted momentarily
I got distracted for a short time
I got distracted momentarily

I got distracted for a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a longer period of distraction. It implies that the distraction lasted for a considerable amount of time.

Examples:

I got distracted for a while and lost track of time.
Sorry, I got distracted for a while and missed your call.

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Sorry, I got distracted for a bit there.
I got distracted for like a second.
I got distracted for a moment and he just slipped out.
I was babysitting, and... I got distracted for a moment.
I got distracted when that guy started singing.
And the gunman got distracted for a few seconds.
I got distracted at a crucial moment.
Sorry, honey, I got distracted.
I'm so sorry, I got distracted by the...
Sorry - I think I got distracted.
Finn, I am so sorry I got distracted.
I got distracted and broke some eggs.
It's not my fault, I got distracted.
I should have been here, but I got distracted.
I guess I got distracted and forgot about it.
Sorry, I got distracted when Wu passed out.
Sorry, I got distracted when Wu passed out.
It was crazy busy, and I got distracted.
Sorry, Steve, I got distracted.
I guess I got distracted again thinking about Kent.

Alternatives:

I got distracted for some time
I got distracted for a long time
I got distracted for quite a while
I got distracted for an extended period
I got distracted for a considerable time

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I got distracted for a bit vs I got distracted for a while