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How many is a few?

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shysal Thu 16-Apr-15 17:08:05

Somebody told me today that a relative was staying with her for a few days. I thought this meant about 3 days, but she says a few is about 7! I would have called that several! The dictionary says a few is not many, a good few is several, and several is a few!!!! confused
What would you say?

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gillybob Fri 17-Apr-15 11:40:02

How many is a good few ?

and could you have a bad few or a little few?
confused

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Ana Fri 17-Apr-15 11:49:18

And what about 'too few'?

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Ana Fri 17-Apr-15 11:49:50

How many is too few to mention? grin

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gillybob Fri 17-Apr-15 11:58:52

Probably none I would guess Ana grin

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PRINTMISS Fri 17-Apr-15 15:25:46

Phew!

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