Give me a few coins. vs Give me few coins.

The correct phrase is 'give me a few coins.' The word 'few' is used with a negative connotation to indicate a small number or amount, while 'a few' is used to indicate a small but positive number or amount.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 4696 views

Give me a few coins.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking for a small but positive number of coins.

Examples:

Can you give me a few coins for the parking meter?
She asked him to give her a few coins for the vending machine.
I only need a few coins to make a phone call.
Please give me a few coins for the bus fare.
He gave me a few coins to buy some snacks.

Give me few coins.

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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You shouldn't fight over a few coins.
My life for a few coins.
Now, give me the coin.
Come on, Peter, give me the coin.
Give me a coin. I'll hold it for Toby.
This report gives me an opportunity to draw attention to a problem about which the public is becoming increasingly concerned: the proliferation of euro coins.
I want you to give me $100 for an $800 coin.
Man, you can pull out my groin, but give me that coin.
If I do this... you got to choose a card, remember it, and if I guess it, give me a pound coin.
Making a few coins at any price.
A few coins to pass the time.
A few coins, parceled from my allowance.
A few coins, parceled from my allowance.
They must be worth a few coins, take them.
A few coins for a poor cripple?
Can you spare me a few coins until tomorrow?
Because, for a few coins, you can rescue them from their punishments and pain.
It's only a few coins but if you let me through...
I was paid but a few coin by the Aedile to aid in curfew.
At least, she can put aside a few coins for her trousseau when she marries.

Alternatives:

give me some coins.
give me a couple of coins.
give me a small amount of coins.
give me a handful of coins.
give me a little change.

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Give me a few coins. vs Give me few coins.