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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | twa |
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two
1 the number 2 : 
I'll be away for almost two weeks.We have to be there by two (=two o'clock). His family moved to Australia when he was two (=two years old).
I'll be away for almost two weeks.We have to be there by two (=two o'clock).His family moved to Australia when he was two (=two years old).3 to guess the meaning of something you have heard or seen : I saw him leaving her house and I put two and two together.
put two and two together
I saw him leaving her house and I put two and two together.4 used to tell someone that you are in the same situation and feel the same way : 'But I don't know anything about children!' 'Well, that makes two of us.'
that makes two of us
spoken'But I don't know anything about children!' 'Well, that makes two of us.'5 used to tell someone that they will not have an advantage over you by doing something because you can do it too
two can play at that game
spoken8 used to say that two people are more likely to solve a problem or think or an idea than one person working alone
two heads are better than one
9 to be unable to decide what to do, or what you think about something : I was in two minds about whether to go with him.
be in two minds (about something)
British English be of two minds (about something) American EnglishI was in two minds about whether to go with him.10 your opinion or what you want to say about a subject : Everyone had to put in their two cents worth.
two cents (worth)
American English informalEveryone had to put in their two cents worth.11 used to say that it is better to leave two people alone to spend time with each other
