one or two
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Meaning · English
A small, indefinite number
Literally: one or two items
Register: neutral
Examples
I have one or two questions to ask
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); 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 “one or two” mean?
A small, indefinite number Literally: one or two items
Is “one or two” formal or informal?
one or two is generally neutral.