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Difference between In a bit and In bits

admin Confusing Phrases

in a bit—

1. (coll.) after a short time:

  • There is a reason for this, and I hope to talk about it in a bit. But first I’d like to put some background in place.

2. (UK sl., sarcastic) it’s never going to happen:

  • “Will you lend me twenty quid?” “Oh yeah, in a bit!”

in bits—(UK sl.) mentally confused or emotionally affected (also: in bits and pieces):

  • I have had a total nightmare with this company and am in bits over the possibility of loosing ￡1,000.