just a minute/second/moment

phrase

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!

Examples of just a minute/second/moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But just a minute later the Panthers answered when Emersen Andries sent a 30-yard blast home. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

But the Falcons broke through early in the second period, with Brooklyn Riley scoring on the Falcons’ prolific power play just a minute into the frame. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026

The young musical genius requested four notes from the audience and spent just a minute crafting an intricate fugue on the spot using those four notes as a theme. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026

Remove from the oven, let cool for just a minute or two, and serve immediately. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2026