In twos and threes Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Small Groups Used when people are grouped casually, not in a strict or formal arrangement. At the concert, fans waited in twos and threes for the band to arrive. Pro Tip 2/3Not Alone Implies companionship or partnership, as opposed to being solitary. They wandered through the fair in twos and threes, chatting and laughing. Pro Tip 3/3Informal Setting Suggests a relaxed environment where people can cluster naturally. Guests arrived in twos and threes, mingling with a drink in hand.