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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

The word Couple

Hi guys i was wondering, what does the phrase "last couple of years" mean? as in how many years is that exactly? Thanks.
  

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Hi, Sometimes it means two. Sometimes it just more loosely means 'a few'. If it is important, ask the speaker to clarify his meaning.

  • Hi, Sometimes it means two.
  • Sometimes it just more loosely means 'a few'.
  • If it is important, ask the speaker to clarify his meaning.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Sometimes it means two. Sometimes it just more loosely means 'a few'. If it is important, ask the speaker to clarify his meaning.

Clive

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