one or two

idiom

: a few
I have a problem with one or two provisions in the contract.

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The petite size means the capacity is limited–this kettle holds just 0.6 liters (20 ounces) of water, enough to fill one or two mugs. Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025 Rule Breakers proves scattershot in its storytelling and features one or two too many last-minute crises for its plucky heroines to overcome. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025 Controls are simple, often relying on one or two buttons, and puzzles are quickly conveyed with bold colours and clear signposting. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Having one or two drinks is not an issue, but bear in mind that research suggests that kids are aware of and are influenced by parents' alcohol habits. Kristen Mascia, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for one or two

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“One or two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20or%20two. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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