just a minute/second/moment

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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 moment

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phrase (2)

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.