English Reference
Idiom idiom

one or two


A small, inexact number of things, usually meaning 'a few'.


SIMPLE

“I need one or two minutes to finish this.”

CONTEXTUAL

“I have one or two questions about the new project before we start.”

COMPLEX

“Although the plan had one or two minor flaws, the team decided to proceed with the launch as scheduled.”

Last updated April 22, 2026