Example sentences of "bit of a [noun] for [noun] " in BNC.

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1 TIGHT FIT : It 's a bit of a squeeze for Derek between Hawk and Saracen , left , but sexy Panther muscles in nicely between Saracen and Shadow
2 I had to drive , of course , and I think this must have been a bit of a trial for Michael , for like most men , he 'd rather drive than be driven — especially by his wife !
3 Cut off from the world for a weekend , what started out as a bit of a laugh for Gordon , Angus , Roy and Neville turns into a carnival of recrimination , backbiting , French cricket and sausages .
4 That would be a little bit of a problem for Frank Clarke if er Cooper has got a problem with his shoulder you know if it 's if it 's serious because looking at his people on his bench you know Neil Webb and Crosby and looking at the make-up of his team he has n't really got anybody he could slot back in there unless he put er Rozario in there .
5 ‘ Colin is a great team man and his withdrawal is a bit of a disaster for Scotland , ’ observed the Scottish number one , Mark Maclean .
6 Anne hid her doubts and congratulated him , but later she said to Sarah , ‘ It seems a bit of a waste for John to do labouring , does n't it ?
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