small group — a few people together
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A small number of people gathered or working together, usually less than ten.
Say it like a native
Textbook We were a limited number of individuals gathered together.
Native There were just a small group of us.
Natural; 'a limited number of individuals' is form-filling language.
Pattern: a small group (of [people])
In use
- We discussed the project in a small group before sharing our ideas with the whole class.daily life
- In my opinion, working in a small group helps people communicate more easily and share ideas.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ We worked in a small group of three persons.
✓ We worked in a small group of three people.
'People', not 'persons' (which is legal/formal).
Common collocations
a small group of— of people, work in, intimate, select
Don't confuse it
'Large group' means many people; 'small group' means just a few.