bit of alright

English

Alternative forms

• bit of all right

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Noun

a bit of alright (plural bits of alright)

1. (chiefly British, Australia, Ireland) an attractive or sexy person.
   • 2017 Bob McCabe: Masterpiece

     “Simon's a bit of alright Mum,” she teased, “isn't he?”
     Susan couldn't help being amused by Jane's playfulness.
     “Yea, he's a bit of alright, alright,” she laughed.
     “Wouldn't kick him out of bed on a cold Saturday night?” Jane retorted and the two women laughed together.

2. (chiefly British, Australia) a gratifying or pleasing development or object, typically hoped-for or exciting.
   • 1907 Alexander Macdonald: In The Land of Pearl and Gold

     "That's a bit of all right," said the guard, cutting off a piece of the stem and putting it in his mouth. "Try it." I cut another piece and did so, and at once agreed with him.