a little big

Frequency: 8.595.1 per million words

slightly larger than desired

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Examples (10)

  • The sweater is a little big on me, but it's very comfortable.
  • I think these shoes might be a little big; my heel keeps slipping out.
  • He'll grow into it; it's okay if the jacket is a little big right now.
  • Is that sofa a little big for this room? It seems to take up a lot of space.
  • We realized the dining table was a little big once we assembled it in the kitchen.
  • The portion size at that restaurant is a little big for one person.
  • The project scope became a little big for our small team to handle.
  • Although the hat looked a little big, it actually fit him perfectly.
  • Don't worry if the responsibilities seem a little big at first; you'll get used to them.
  • This dog bed is a little big for my chihuahua, but he loves the extra room.