--instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

--questions--

--text--

How many things did the team suggest to solve the problem?

--answers--

Exactly two.

--feedback--

A couple of usually means two, but it can sometimes mean more.

Two or maybe a few more.

Only one.

--feedback--

A couple of refers to more than one.

More than five.

--feedback--

A couple of does not usually refer to a large number.

--video-solution--

2

--explanation--

A couple of typically means two, but in casual speech, it can also mean a few. For example:

• I saw a couple of emails about the issue. - This usually means two, but could mean slightly more.

• Give me a couple of minutes. - This usually means two minutes, but might mean a few more.

There are plenty of other situations where English is not always literal, such as:

• In a second - This does not mean exactly one second; it means very soon.

• Tons of work - This does not mean actual weight; here, it means a lot of work.

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