ENGLISH
REFERENCE

a pound or two

idiom
Meaning

a small or approximate amount of money or weight. You use this when you do not need to be exact.


Examples
SIMPLE

I just need a pound or two to buy a coffee.

CONTEXTUAL

If you have a pound or two to spare, please donate it to the local charity box.

COMPLEX

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