Idiom idiom
a pound or two
Meaning
a small or approximate amount of money or weight. You use this when you do not need to be exact.
Examples
“I just need a pound or two to buy a coffee.”
“If you have a pound or two to spare, please donate it to the local charity box.”
“He reached into his pocket and offered a pound or two, hoping the small gesture would suffice for the bus fare.”
Last updated April 22, 2026