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The phrase "a few pounds" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small amount of weight, often in the context of discussing weight loss, weight gain, or the cost of something.
Example: "I need to lose a few pounds before the summer."
Alternatives: "a couple of pounds" or "several pounds".
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"A few pounds," he said.
You'll shed a few pounds.
(A few pounds a year; occasional meetings).
If you're overweight, shed a few pounds.
Ray Felton is back, a few pounds heavier.
I'll probably put on a few pounds.
But even losing a few pounds can improve symptoms.
Most of us could stand to lose a few pounds.
Some T-shirt cannons now weigh just a few pounds.
This, however, would require me to drop a few pounds.
The world could stand to shed a few pounds.
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