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think a bit vs think a little

Both 'think a bit' and 'think a little' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning of asking someone to consider something for a short period of time.

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think a bit

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest that someone should take a moment to consider something or to reflect on a topic for a short period of time.

Examples:

Can you think a bit about what we discussed earlier?
I need to think a bit before making a decision.

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Okay, I think a bit of context here might help.
Frankly, I think a bit of sleep is indicated.
Okay, I think a bit of context here might help.
Let me think a bit more.
I think a bit of it might have come loose.
I think a bit more research.
You should think a bit less about your immortal soul and a bit more about the people in your care.
Can we just think a bit about the circumstances of those buying?
Everything with your dad makes you think a bit, doesn't it?
Then I read a bit, think a bit, feel bad a bit, determine to cheer myself up a bit.
And the reason is, the difficult font had slowed them down, forced them to work a bit harder, to think a bit more about what they were reading, to interpret it... and so they learned more.
I know Jacques works and take home the money but, you know sometimes we think a bit 'too to what we have today and do not consider what we have tomorrow.
Think a bit, maybe you remember it.
We'll have to think a bit.
But think a bit.
But think a bit'.
I think a bit of it might have come loose.
You'd think a bit of snogging would cheer her up.
I think a bit sobrevaloras that stuff, right?
You think a bit of better butter would make her bitter batter better?

Alternatives:

think for a moment
think for a while
think briefly
think briefly about it
think about it for a moment

think a little

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest that someone should take a short amount of time to consider something or to reflect on a topic briefly.

Examples:

Could you think a little before responding?
I just need to think a little about what you said.

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I think a little experience always helps.
I think a little inspiration might be just what she needs now.
I think a little Privacy is good.
I think a little grim silence might do us all some good.
Come on, think a little harder than that.
Look, I think a little alone time would be good for the angels.
You know, I think a little consistency would be better.
So I think a little respect and patience would go a long way.
I think a little time apart will do you both good.
I think a little patience isn't going to hurt anyone.
No, I think a little time apart would be good for both of us.
"I think a little' people ask... why deals affairs of her husband."
"I think a little' people ask why deals affairs of her husband."
I think a little poetry always helps lift the soul, don't you?
Well, I think a little real danger might suit me, so, if you three want to join my smugglers gang,
I think a little mess adds to the charm.
I think a little Bohemian Rhapsody, gentlemen.
I just think a little prayer circle might be in order.
I think a little of both.
He's awfully charming... but I think a little too sophisticated for me.

Alternatives:

think briefly
think for a moment
think for a while
think about it for a moment
think about it briefly

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