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Lessons Phrases a pair of gloves

a pair of gloves

Two matching gloves are called "a pair". When you're talking about both gloves together, call them "a pair of gloves" or "a pair".

You also call these clothing items "a pair":

a pair of glasses

a pair of pants

a pair of shorts

a pair of shoes

a pair of socks

This phrase appears in these lessons:

  • “I was wondering if I could exchange them for another pair.”
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  • “What'd you do, just pick people randomly?”
  • “Is that still a thing?”
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