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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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couple or couple of?

Hi, all. I've always thought that the correct way to use the word "couple" in this context is "couple of". I stayed there for a couple of days. I often see people write "I stayed there for a couple days". It bugs me. I'm just wondering which is correct? Thanks.
  

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Yours is the correct version.Emotion: smile
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Anonymous Hi, all. I've always thought that the correct way to use the word "couple" in this context is "couple of". I stayed there for a couple of days. I often see people write "I stayed there for a couple days". It bugs me. I'm just wondering which is correct? Thanks.
It is a feature of American English.
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