In a few days

"In a few days" is a phrase used to convey reassurance and hope after a bad turn of events or the development of an less-than-ideal situation. It is meant to suggest that the situation will resolve itself on its own within a short period of time (although perhaps not necessarily a "few days"). It thereby implies that the suffering caused by the bad turn of events will also be relieved shortly. Often, the phrase is used without any real knowledge that the situation will in fact resolve. Sometimes it is used by an annoyed friend simply to placate the affected person.

"Marcy and I had a terrible fight. She smashed up the kitchen, took all our savings, and jumped in the truck and just drove off. What am I going to do??"
"Calm down. She loves you. I'm sure she will come crawling back in a few days."

"I can't believe it! My boss fired me this morning, in front of everyone! He told me to clean out my desk and hand in my keys! He asked security to escort me out!"
"I'm sure it'll blow over in a few days."

"DUDE, what on Earth happened last night?? When I woke up, my head was in the cabinet underneath the bathroom sink, my back has been shaved, and my face and chest are crusted over with boils!"
"I have no idea buddy, but don't sweat it. I'm sure they'll clear up in a few days."

by hipster_of_the_month May 17, 2013

few scoops

Drinks with the boys

Barry: “What’s the point I’m going out?”

Larry: “Few scoops man”

by masterblaster_69 September 13, 2018

a fair few

Aussie Synonym for 'Quite a few'.
More than 'A few' but less than 'A fuck ton'

"Oi mate got any durries on ya?"

"Yeah Nah, I got a fair few but you still owe me for that last pack cunt"

by MySonsAcoustic March 9, 2018

Chosin Few

Veterans of the battle of Chosin Reservoir, during the Korean War. One of the most brutal battles in U.S military history. Occurred when 100’s of thousands of Chinese soldiers crossed the North Korean border resulting in Army & Marine Corps regiments being surrounded, all in -30 degree weather in late 1950.

Ray: “Hey Zach, your Grandpa is a veteran right?”

Zachary: “Yes sir, Korean War, one of the Chosin Few & it makes me proud.”

by ZachAttack94 February 28, 2020

A couple few

The proper response to the officer who asks you "Sir, how many drinks have you had tonight?"

And I was so drunk I told the cop "A couple few"

by Brad May 15, 2004

a couple few

a term used in the southern united states to describe a number that is more than 2 but less than 10.

How many beers have you had tonight, Bob?

I dunno, a couple few.

by being used September 18, 2008

A few minutes

Defined by Microsoft to mean hours and hours of waiting, or a small period of time after you need it done.

Still hate Apple though.

C drive is being defragmented, this may take "a few minutes"... HOURS LATER, still going

I can't leave now, the install is gunna finish any second... HOURS LATER, still going

by chipmunk34again July 4, 2010