one or two

idiom

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

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Parchment paper may become unusable after one or two uses at high temperatures. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 Even if most of these conditions are met, one or two unfair elements can strongly shape overall perceptions of fairness. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025 Aim to keep only one or two towels per category per person in the space, and rotate fresh ones in as needed from your main linen closet. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025 Bernstein recalls months of selling just one or two cups of coffee a day. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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