A couple of意思

"A couple of" is an English phrase that means "a few" or "two" depending on the context. It is commonly used in casual conversation to refer to a small number of things or people, typically two or three. For example:

• "A couple of days ago, I went to the park." (Here, "a couple of" means "a few" days.)
• "I need a couple of chairs for the party." (Here, "a couple of" means "two or three" chairs.)

When used with plural countable nouns, "a couple of" implies a small but unspecified number. However, when used with singular countable nouns, it usually means exactly two. For instance:

• "I have a couple of apples in my bag." (Could be two or more apples.)
• "I have a couple of dogs." (Means exactly two dogs.)

The phrase is informal and is not typically used in formal writing or speaking.