Grammar fix
minor problem
small issue
A minor problem is a small or unimportant issue that does not cause serious difficulty.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
We had a minor problem with the printer, but it was fixed quickly.
In my opinion, arriving a few minutes late is only a minor problem, as long as it doesn't happen often.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: It's a few minor problem.
Say: It's a minor problem.
'A minor problem' (singular) or 'a few minor problems' (plural) — match the number.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
The paraphrase is wordy; 'minor problem' / 'minor issue' is the natural pairing.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a minor problem
- a minor problem
- minor issue
- only
- a couple of