Half a minute, second, etc.

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A short period of time, approximately 30 seconds.

Wait here for half a minute, I'll return shortly.
Visual representation of "half a minute, second, etc." - A short period of time, approximately 30 seconds

Often appears as...

  • wait for half a minute
  • just half a minute
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Visual representation of "half a minute, second, etc."
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Implied Impatience

Reflects speaker's impatience or the listener's urgency to act within a brief time frame.

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Give me half a minute to wrap this up!
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Exaggeration Possible

May be used hyperbolically to mean an undetermined brief wait, not always exactly 30 seconds.

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Hang on for half a minute while I check.
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Cultural Perception

The perception of 'half a minute' can vary in different cultures; some may see it as immediate.

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I’ll be with you in half a minute!
Visual representation of the word "Half a minute, second, etc."

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