Late middle-aged Pacific Northwesterner here. My wife (same situation as me) and I have argued over the meaning of "a couple" since about half-past forever. I w

Late middle-aged Pacific Northwesterner here. My wife (same situation as me) and I have argued over the meaning of "a couple" since about half-past forever. I was raised to understand that "a couple" means two, no more, no less. She was raised to believe "a couple" is more like "a few" -- two to, say four or five. However, the argument no longer exists, as she has come to understand that if she asks me to bring her "a couple" of anything from the pantry, she will receive two. She has learned to speak precisely...or at least precisely enough for me.