# a few years

idiom · CEFR A1

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

## Meaning

A small number of years, usually more than two but not very many.

## Examples

- I have lived in this city for a few years.
- After working at the company for a few years, she decided it was time to look for a new challenge.
- Having resided in the quiet coastal town for a few years, he found that the rhythm of the tides had become an essential part of his daily life.

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