Let's have a bit of Information about bit

Today’s English
February 25th, 2017

The meaning of bit that generally flashes in our mind is a small piece or a small amount of something – often used as bits of paper found with a student committing malpractice.  But the word can be used in some other ways in our day-to-day life to carry different meaning.

1. In bits = to be very sad, very upset
Don’t disturb him now. He’s already in bits.

2. Bit by bit = gradually
We changed his mind bit by bit. Now he is alright.
Bit by bit, you can improve your English by sparing ten minutes a day.

3. Thrilled/shocked/surprised to bits = thrilled…very much
I was thrilled to bits to see my friend there.

4. Not a bit = Not at all / Not in any way
Are you tired? Not a bit.
Nowadays students are not a bit worried about the test.

5. Quite a bit = a lot, very much, more than enough
Do you have money? Quite a bit.
Is he interested in our products? Quite a bit. (=Very much)

6. Two-bit = worthless, cheap, unimportant, useless
Stop all your two-bit stories.   I have much work to do.
Stop watching these two bit TV serials. They make no sense.

Remember: When we say, the dog bit her sister, we use the verb  “bite" in past tense.

(Love that is “quite a bit" before marriage but not a bit after marriage is not at all love, isn’t it?)