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!
Examples of just a minute/second/moment in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Though their encounter lasts just a minute, Giamatti can’t stop laughing at the charade, commending Friend’s startlingly familiar and hard-to-achieve mannerisms.
—
Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Resurrection Christian cut it to one midway through the third quarter, but the Tigers responded with a 10-2 run to push it to nine with just a minute left in the frame.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Bryant Selebangue got the last technical just a minute and a half later, after a battle for a rebound on the UCLA end.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 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
Hold his kids' hands as Dad. A Bucks staffer chased Lillard down and asked him to return to the locker room for just a minute, to discuss another performance for the ages.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
More people at the bowling alley were placing 911 calls by 6:56 p.m., just a minute later, WGME reported.
—CBS News, 9 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
Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Resurrection Christian cut it to one midway through the third quarter, but the Tigers responded with a 10-2 run to push it to nine with just a minute left in the frame.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2024
Bryant Selebangue got the last technical just a minute and a half later, after a battle for a rebound on the UCLA end.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 17 Jan. 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
Hold his kids' hands as Dad. A Bucks staffer chased Lillard down and asked him to return to the locker room for just a minute, to discuss another performance for the ages.
—Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
More people at the bowling alley were placing 911 calls by 6:56 p.m., just a minute later, WGME reported.
—CBS News, 9 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
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'just a minute/second/moment.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near just a minute/second/moment
Cite this Entry
“Just a minute/second/moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/just%20a%20minute%2Fsecond%2Fmoment. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share