English Reference
Idiom idiom

a few times


A small number of times, but more than once.


SIMPLE

“I have visited that park a few times.”

CONTEXTUAL

“She has called the office a few times this morning to ask about her application status.”

COMPLEX

“Although he had read the difficult manuscript a few times, he still struggled to grasp the author's underlying philosophy.”

Last updated April 22, 2026