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[hwanseob]

I have two questions regarding the sentence below.
"Ringed with lushly landscaped golf greens, Phoenix offers a little of something for everyone."


1.What does "a little of something" mean?
2.Is there any difference between " a little of something" and " a little something" ?

Thanks in advance.

[lotus]

Hi Hwanseob,

"Ringed with lushly landscaped golf greens, Phoenix offers a little of something for everyone."

In the context of the sentence, its connotation is "a little bit of everything." It knows you understand the false modesty implied in the advertisement.


"A little of something" is usually separated out to "a little" of something, and it usually means a small quantity of that something.

A little rain was expected in the forecast today.


"A little something" usually means a small but important item.

I've got a little something for you for Christmas.



--lotus
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