# one or two

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/one-or-two
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- I need one or two minutes to finish this.
- I have one or two questions about the new project before we start.
- Although the plan had one or two minor flaws, the team decided to proceed with the launch as scheduled.

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