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.

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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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