just a minute/second/moment
idiom
1
—used to ask someone to wait or stop briefly
Just a second and I will get that book for you.
2
—used to demand that someone stop or listen
Just a minute, young lady! You can't park there!
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Taking just a minute or two to clean after your workout will help make your workout equipment last as long as possible.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Andy Earl and Uhlenkamp scored just a minute a part late in the second period to go into the second intermission with a 2-1 lead.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Humanizing him for just a second was interesting as well.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
Peter: Let’s pause right here to talk for just a second about what’s happening in John’s body.
—Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
Andy Earl and Uhlenkamp scored just a minute a part late in the second period to go into the second intermission with a 2-1 lead.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Humanizing him for just a second was interesting as well.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
Peter: Let’s pause right here to talk for just a second about what’s happening in John’s body.
—Outside Online, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Just a minute/second/moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20a%20minute%2Fsecond%2Fmoment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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