the next couple of

idiom

: the upcoming two : the next two
Our schedule is booked solid for the next couple of weeks.

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“The next couple of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20next%20couple%20of. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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