wait/just a moment

idiom

informal

—used to tell someone to wait or to stop for a brief time

"Aren't you finished yet?" "Just a moment. I'm almost done."

Wait a moment—I don't understand.

Examples of wait/just a moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wright family friend Mindy Clark, who has been posting updates via social media and spoke to KUTV, said the boy's mother ran inside the family's Beaver County home for just a moment on Tuesday. —Christina Coulter, Fox News, 23 May 2024

Each portrait captured not just a moment, but a legacy—a testament to the impact these athletes have left on the game and the culture. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024

But this was that chance to go back and re-experience that magic for just a moment, and that is such a gift to be able to do that. —Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024

Apparently: The dream is to spend just a moment living with their lack of shame. —Esther Zuckerman, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024

The ploy worked long enough to give the reconnaissance scouts time to make their way to a place near the Dong Nai River, where there was room for the Cobra to touch down for just a moment. —Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024

Then, for just a moment, the bear made eye contact with Marriott’s camera before returning to fish. —Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024

This distinct difference in clothing showcases not just a moment to reflect on differences in socioeconomic statuses, but also what Hazel felt would impress Nigel’s family. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Dec. 2023

Accompanied by her daughter, Gay was elated to pose with guests but turned serious (for just a moment) on the carpet when the topic of castmate Monica Garcia was broached. —Meredith Woerner, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023