# a few times

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/a-few-times
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

A small number of times, but more than once.

## Examples

- I have visited that park a few times.
- She has called the office a few times this morning to ask about her application status.
- Although he had read the difficult manuscript a few times, he still struggled to grasp the author's underlying philosophy.

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