General
a couple, two, three
What does a couple, two, three mean?
An idiomatic Chicago way to say 'a few' or 'several,' piling up small numbers.
"Grab a couple, two, three beers for the cooler."
Origin
Chicago vernacular idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'a couple, two, three' mean?
It is a Chicago idiom for 'a few' or 'several,' formed by piling up small numbers.
How do you use 'a couple, two, three'?
You use it in place of 'a few,' as in 'Grab a couple, two, three beers for the cooler.'
Where is 'a couple, two, three' from?
It is a Chicago vernacular idiom, one of the phrases associated with the city's working-class speech.
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