once or twice

idiom

: one or two times : a very few times

We've eaten at that restaurant once or twice.

Examples of once or twice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While other counties may have talked about election integrity once or twice, Shasta has bogged down, pressing the issue in every supervisors meeting over nearly four years. —

Calmatters, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024 Juice is a staple of many childhoods, alongside peeing your pants and trying to eat crayons once or twice. —

Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 June 2024 Choose your delivery schedule (once or twice weekly) and number of meals (at least four per week). —

Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 25 June 2024 For those who are looking for a low-lift way to add some vibrance to their hair, this product is ideal: Simply use it in place of conditioner once or twice weekly for ultra-soft strands. —

Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for once or twice

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