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a couple of

/ə ˈkʌpl ʌv/

[/ə ˈkʌpl ʌv/]

two or a few

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Two of something, or informally, a small number.

Example

I'll be back in a couple of minutes.

I'll be back in a couple of minutes.

Etymology

From 'couple' meaning a pair, used loosely for a few.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common informal quantity expression.

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