One or two

determiner

A small number, approximately one to two.

I have one or two things to do before I leave
Visual representation of "one or two" - A small number, approximately one to two

Often appears as...

  • have one or two
  • one or two things
determiner

Used to express uncertainty between two choices.

It could be one or two o'clock
Visual representation of "one or two" - Used to express uncertainty between two choices

Often appears as...

  • one or two o'clock
  • one or two options
determiner

A small number, approximately one to two.

I have one or two things to do before I leave
Visual representation of "one or two" - A small number, approximately one to two

Often appears as...

  • have one or two
  • one or two things
determiner

Used to express uncertainty between two choices.

It could be one or two o'clock
Visual representation of "one or two" - Used to express uncertainty between two choices

Often appears as...

  • one or two o'clock
  • one or two options
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "one or two"
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Non-specific quantity

Implies flexibility in number, not limited to exactly one or two.

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I might bring one or two friends to the party.
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Minimal tasks

Suggests a small workload that's easy to handle or complete soon.

Illustration for Minimal tasks
I just have one or two emails to send out.
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Vagueness for politeness

Used to be polite when declining to give a precise number, often because it's large.

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I've read one or two of his articles.
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Non-specific quantity

Implies flexibility in number, not limited to exactly one or two.

Illustration for Non-specific quantity
I might bring one or two friends to the party.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Minimal tasks

Suggests a small workload that's easy to handle or complete soon.

Illustration for Minimal tasks
I just have one or two emails to send out.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Vagueness for politeness

Used to be polite when declining to give a precise number, often because it's large.

Illustration for Vagueness for politeness
I've read one or two of his articles.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Non-specific quantity

Implies flexibility in number, not limited to exactly one or two.

Illustration for Non-specific quantity
I might bring one or two friends to the party.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Minimal tasks

Suggests a small workload that's easy to handle or complete soon.

Illustration for Minimal tasks
I just have one or two emails to send out.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Vagueness for politeness

Used to be polite when declining to give a precise number, often because it's large.

Illustration for Vagueness for politeness
I've read one or two of his articles.
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