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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Put aside your worries about fire ants for just a moment, because a less familiar ant with a nasty sting is becoming a problem in the South.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
For just a moment before the action resumes, the show takes a breath.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Coleman instant tent with 1-minute setup: $225 The Coleman instant tent can be set up in just a minute with just a couple of poles.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Instead, take the pasta just a minute or two past al dente, then make sure to run it under cold water to stop the cooking process immediately and drain it thoroughly.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
For just a moment before the action resumes, the show takes a breath.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Coleman instant tent with 1-minute setup: $225 The Coleman instant tent can be set up in just a minute with just a couple of poles.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Instead, take the pasta just a minute or two past al dente, then make sure to run it under cold water to stop the cooking process immediately and drain it thoroughly.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for just a minute/second/moment
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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 28 May. 2025.
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