half a dozen
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌhæf ə ˈdʌzən/
Definition
A quantity equal to six items.
Examples
She picked up half a dozen roses from the local market.
There were only half a dozen people waiting at the bus stop.
He kept half a dozen books on his nightstand for late-night reading.
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