The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. I've got us a nice bit of fish for dinner
boring
I read it, but I missed out the boring bits
odd
He managed to get odd bits of work, but no regular job
VERB + BIT
pick out, pick up
Listen to the interview again and pick out the bits you want to use in the article. She tore the letter up and threw it on the floor. Marion stooped to pick up the bits. I picked up a bit of information that might interest you
BIT + VERB
fall off
I'm worried because bits keep falling off my car
PREP
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PHRASES
bits and bobs/pieces (= small items of various kinds)
My mother has some bits and pieces to give you
blow/pull/smash sth to bits
All the crockery had been smashed to bits
do your bit
(= do your share of a task) We can finish this job on time if everyone does their bit