Unpacking English, Bit by Bit
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Jonathan Finch
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“A couple of things” is incorrect.
Besides it being incorrect, the word "of" adds nothing to the meaning of the phrase, "a couple things."
couple vs couple of
“A couple of things” is incorrect.
Besides it being incorrect,
the word "of" adds nothing to the meaning of the phrase,
"a couple things."