a pound or two
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Meaning · English
a small amount of weight
Literally: one or two units of British currency or weight
Register: neutral
Examples
I've gained a pound or two over the holidays
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a pound or two” mean?
a small amount of weight Literally: one or two units of British currency or weight
Is “a pound or two” formal or informal?
a pound or two is generally neutral.