English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "am a little" Mean?
Learn what "am a little" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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but I'm a little bit more ambitious than that.
This means the speaker wants something bigger or more impressive than the other person expects.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 38
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying they want bigger goals than the current idea suggests.
Usage Scenario
Use this to show higher goals or stronger ambition in work or personal plans. It sounds confident and can be mildly competitive.
Better ways to say it
1
I'm a little more ambitious than that.
2
I'm more ambitious than that.
3
My goals are bigger than that.
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