mite 
/ˈmaɪt/ noun
plural mites /ˈmaɪt/ noun [count] 1 : a very small creature that often lives on plants, animals, and foods — see also dust mite 2 : a small person (such as a child) or thing
▪ his mite of a daughter ▪ a tiny mite of a woman ▪ This little vacuum cleaner is a mighty mite. [=something that is small but very strong or powerful] 3 old-fashioned : a very small amount
▪ There could be a mite [=(more commonly) bit] of trouble.
▪ his mite of a daughter ▪ a tiny mite of a woman ▪ This little vacuum cleaner is a mighty mite. [=something that is small but very strong or powerful]
▪ There could be a mite [=(more commonly) bit] of trouble.
a mite
: to a small degree : somewhat or slightly
▪ The box could stand to be a mite bigger. ▪ The movie's plot is a mite [=a bit, a little] confusing. ▪ This is a mite embarrassing.
▪ The box could stand to be a mite bigger. ▪ The movie's plot is a mite [=a bit, a little] confusing. ▪ This is a mite embarrassing.
