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The phrase "a couple of extra" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small additional number of items or things beyond what is expected or needed.
Example: "I ordered a pizza, but they sent a couple of extra slices, which was a nice surprise."
Alternatives: "a few additional" or "a small number of extra".
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– we're nudging a couple of extra pounds.
We're going to need a couple of extra barmaids.
"I know we'll have a couple of extra world series tournaments from next year.
She said she had a couple of extra tickets, and then handed us each one.
That $20 buys you a couple of extra gigabytes of data each month.
"For that, maybe they get an extra half bath or a couple of extra closets.
"I don't really view having a couple of extra days off as being a setback.
It's nice to start out slow, get in a couple of extra points".
Other growers are just looking for a couple of extra months.
There are no bonuses in the shape of a couple of extra throws of the dice.
They're like TV's Royle Family with a couple of extra dimensions.
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