one or two

idiom

: a few
I have a problem with one or two provisions in the contract.

Examples of one or two in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Put in only one or two flowers at a time and keep their height slightly above the tops of the bulbs. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 27 June 2024 And even a gap of one or two points could produce a split outcome, since the yearlong polling and the closeness of the last two presidential contests in this state suggest there will be very little separation between Trump and Biden here. Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Or, add one or two dryer sheets—depending on the load size—to wet laundry before running the drying cycle. Benefits of Using Fabric Softener The primary benefit of fabric softener is its ability to make clothes feel softer against the skin. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2024 Both offer shot-making and versatility, but could be off the board one or two picks before Orlando’s selection. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for one or two 

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“One or two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20or%20two. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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