She cut her hair a bit / a little

[Peterpant]

Hi, could you tell me which is correct in the following sentence, please " She cut her hair a bit / a little". Thanks.

 

[Florentia52]

Please provide some context for your sentence. In what situation would you say this?

 

[Peterpant]

This person used to have long, long hair, but one day she cut it, but instead of cutting it too much, she just cut it a bit or a little?

 

[Florentia52]

In AE, you could use either one, or even (casually) "a little bit." I'm not sure about BE.

 

[Peterpant]

 

[Hermione Golightly]

You can use both. 'A little' is more formal I suppose. You can say 'a little bit' too. I think it would be a better sentence if you use ' (-) shorter'.

 

[MarcB]

AE she had her hair cut (a hair cut) as Florentia said either bit or a little. Had it cut means someone (a salon) cut it. She cut means she did it herself. Some might say she cut also.A very common expression she had a trim or she had her hair trimmed.

 

[Peterpant]

You're right MarcB.