How is the phrase à peu de chose près translated from French to English

English translation
Give or take
phrase

Approximativement, à une petite différence près.

Approximately, allowing for a small difference.

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  • La réunion commencera à quinze heures, à quelques minutes près. — The meeting will start at 3 PM, give or take a few minutes.

  • Le projet coûtera deux mille dollars, à peu de chose près. — The project will cost $2000, give or take.

  • Il faudra une heure pour arriver, à peu de chose près. — It'll take an hour to arrive, give or take.

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