a couple of
a couple of
a couple of
: two of or a few of : two (things) or a few (things)
It happened a couple of days ago. [=two days ago]
I only had a couple of sips.
Can you loan me a couple of dollars?
I have a couple of favorite restaurants I go to.
I'll be ready in a couple of minutes. [=I'll be ready soon]
Our schedule is booked solid for the next couple of weeks. [=for the next two weeks]
They've lost the last/previous couple of games.
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Main Entry: couple
