just a minute/second/moment

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phrase (1)

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—used to ask someone to wait or stop briefly

Just a second and I will get that book for you.

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—used to demand that someone stop or listen

Just a minute, young lady! You can't park there!

wait/just a minute

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phrase (2)

informal

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

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

Wait a minute—I didn't hear you. Could you repeat what you said?

Wait just a minute, young man. Where do you think you're going?

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—used to express surprise or disbelief

Hey, wait a minute! That's not what you said yesterday!