In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

In ones and twos

The correct answer is: "In small numbers"

Key Points

• "In ones and twos" is an idiom that means "in small numbers".
• When something is happening "in ones and twos," it implies that it is occurring in a limited or small quantity, rather than in large groups or numbers.
• This phrase is often used to describe situations where only a few people or things are involved, and it emphasizes the scarcity or limited nature of the occurrence.
• It is also used to describe people or things arriving or leaving slowly or gradually.
  • Example: The guests arrived at the party in ones and twos throughout the evening.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.