"Little" Example Sentences
1. The little boy laughed with delight.
2. I put a little sugar in my tea.
3. She ate a little bit of the cake.
4. He knows very little about computers.
5. The movie had a little bit of humor in it.
6. The cat slept in her little bed.
7. A little rain would be helpful.
8. I have very little patience for rude behavior.
9. The little girl cried when her balloon popped.
10. The grass needs a little water.
11. They shared a little kiss.
12. I like to read a little before bed.
13. He gave her a little smile.
14. She felt a little nervous.
15. A little help would be appreciated.
16. We had a little snack and then went for a walk.
17. The princess lived in a little cottage in the woods.
18. I put a little love in everything I bake.
19. The little puppy followed me everywhere I went.
20. She told me a little secret.
21. My little sister gets into everything.
22. The toy was a little broken but still worked okay.
23. We waited a little while before leaving.
24. There's a little cafe down the street.
25. Can I borrow a little money?
26. The bird built a little nest in the tree.
27. He lent me a little money.
28. I made a little mistake.
29. She hummed a little tune.
30. They had a little argument over nothing.
31. She has a little cold.
32. A little rain fell during the night.
33. There was a little leftover cake.
34. I have very little time today.
35. They celebrated with a little party.
36. The puppy ate a little bit of his food.
37. They had a little fight.
38. She got a little tan on vacation.
39. I have very little patience for rude people.
40. He tells a little white lie.
41. A little noise woke me up.
42. The book had a little typo on the cover page.
43. A little paint would brighten up the walls.
44. Her dream was to live in a little cottage by the sea.
45. Their argument ended in a little giggling fit.
46. I'm running a little late today.
47. She has very little interest in sports.
48. The baby had a little cough.
49. The cat made a little meow of complaint.
50. I have little confidence in my cooking skills.
51. I needed a little push to get started.
52. The little girl lost her teddy bear.
53. He apologized with a little bow of his head.
54. There's a little shop on the corner.
55. I waited a little while before calling her.
56. He eats very little junk food.
57. She took a little walk in the park to clear her head.
58. We had a little chat about her progress.
59. The puppy did a little dance when I got home.
60. Just a little twist of lemon would be nice.
Common Phases
1. A
little bird told me... - Used to hint that you received information from an unnamed source.
2. A
little knowledge is a dangerous thing. - Means that having only partial information can lead to erroneous conclusions.
3. A
little of something goes a long way. - Implies that a small amount of something, especially something strong or potent, is sufficient.
4. A
little patience is all I ask. - Implies that you only need a small amount of patience from someone to achieve a goal.
5. A
little goes a long way. - Small amounts can achieve a lot, especially when talking about resources like money or time.
6. A
little less conversation, a
little more action please. - Implying that less talking and more doing is needed.
7. A
little learning is a dangerous thing. - Having only a small amount of knowledge in a subject can actually be a detriment.
8. A
little nonchalance is no obstacle. - A bit of casual indifference is not significant enough to hinder progress.
9. A
little rain never hurt anyone. - Used to indicate that some forms of minor inconvenience do no real harm.
10. A
little restraint never hurts. - Implies that exercising some self-control, especially when showing emotions, is a good thing.
11. A
little touch of gray. - Used to describe a small amount of gray or silver hair, suggesting sophistication or distinction.
12. Every
little bit helps. - Even small contributions or efforts are of some value.
13. Every
little thing is gonna be alright. - Indicates optimism that even minor issues will work out in the end.
14.
Little by
little. - Slowly and incrementally over time.
15.
Little by
little, one travels far. - Small progress consistently made over time leads to significant achievement.