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little bit cold vs to be little bit cold

The correct phrase is "a little bit cold." The addition of "to be" before "little bit cold" is unnecessary and incorrect. The phrase should be used without the "to be" verb.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1779 views

little bit cold

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a slight feeling of coldness. It means that something is a bit cold, but not extremely cold.

Examples:

  • I'm feeling a little bit cold.
  • The water is a little bit cold for swimming.
  • The room is a little bit cold, can we turn up the heating?
  • She looks a little bit cold in that outfit.
  • The soup is a little bit cold, can you warm it up?
  • Apr 18, 2007 ... Cari amici inglesi .. che differenza c'è fra : "it's a little cold" e "it's a little bit cold" ? grazie. Plumerig. plumerig, Apr 18, 2007 · #1 · SweetSoulSister Senior Member. American English. plumerig said: ↑. Cari amici inglesi .
  • Apr 12, 2013 ... Dear all, How would you say "it's chilly today", using the term "cold"? To me, "it's a little bit cold today" sounds close, but it's a guess. According to WordReference dictionary, "chilly" is: chilly /ˈtʃɪlɪ/ adj ( -lier, -liest). causing or ...
  • "On A Good Day". A little bit lost and a little bit lonely. Little bit cold here, a little bit of fear. But I hold on and I feel strong. And I know that I can. I'm getting used to it. Lit the fuse to it. Like to know who I am. I've been talking to myself forever, yeah
  • Jan 19, 2015 ... A little bit cold. Winter time doesn't always conjure up sunny images of days on the water floating lazily with your friends. But if you've been bit by the prone kayaking bug, waiting on warmer temps isn't reasonable. Here are a ...

Alternatives:

  • a little bit cold
  • slightly cold
  • a tad cold
  • a bit chilly
  • somewhat cold

to be little bit cold

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "to be" should not be used before "little bit cold."

  • POSITIVE. Normally, i don't write a review but i saw Ken's review and wanna write something. By Australia law, all sushi must keep under 5 degrees. It means there is no warm sushi or roll. It has to be little bit cold and it doesn't mean not fresh.

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