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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a tale or two" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to sharing a couple of stories or anecdotes, often in a casual or conversational context.
Example: "During our family gathering, my grandfather shared a tale or two about his adventures in the war."
Alternatives: "a story or two" or "a yarn or two".
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Hereby hung a tale or two.
Gunsgreen House in Eyemouth (gunsgreenhouse.org) has a tale or two to tell.
Morel is a "born raconteur," but he spins only a tale or two.
In her professional life, there are dozens of theaters up and down Broadway that could tell a tale or two about Ms. Rivera.
"I've heard a tale or two," Mr. Fromberg said, "but it's obviously not common". Penalties for refusal range from $350 to $500, he said.
Thrice married with four children, presumably his own wanderings through life and love have given him a tale or two to recount.
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Fisher, most recognizable from her turn as the bun-haired princess in Star Wars, has taken to the stage to tell a tale, or three, of her ups and mostly downs over the last 50 years, and shines brighter than any star in George Lucas' faraway galaxy.
Mr. Donner is not averse to a Brando tale or two among other anecdotes or to taking a swipe at the secretive and famously tight-fisted "Superman" producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind, with whom the director had continual rows and legal difficulties.
But he also tosses in a family tale or two.
Still, the Yankees can provide a cautionary tale or two for attentive politicians.
Or at least until Gervais' character discovers his capacity for constructing a tall tale or two, and the predictable mayhem ensues.
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