Just a minute/moment/second

phrase

Used to request someone to wait or pause for a brief period of time.

Just a minute, I'll be right there.
Visual representation of "just a minute/moment/second" - Used to request someone to wait or pause for a brief period of time

Often appears as...

  • give me just a minute
  • wait just a moment
phrase

Used to express surprise or disbelief.

Just a moment, are you saying you bought a car?
Visual representation of "just a minute/moment/second" - Used to express surprise or disbelief

Often appears as...

  • just a second
  • are you...
phrase

Used to request a little more time to think or make a decision.

Just a second, I need to choose which dress to wear.
Visual representation of "just a minute/moment/second" - Used to request a little more time to think or make a decision

Often appears as...

  • just a minute
  • let's see...
phrase

Used to request someone to wait or pause for a brief period of time.

Just a minute, I'll be right there.
Visual representation of "just a minute/moment/second" - Used to request someone to wait or pause for a brief period of time

Often appears as...

  • give me just a minute
  • wait just a moment
phrase

Used to express surprise or disbelief.

Just a moment, are you saying you bought a car?
Visual representation of "just a minute/moment/second" - Used to express surprise or disbelief

Often appears as...

  • just a second
  • are you...
phrase

Used to request a little more time to think or make a decision.

Just a second, I need to choose which dress to wear.
Visual representation of "just a minute/moment/second" - Used to request a little more time to think or make a decision

Often appears as...

  • just a minute
  • let's see...
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "just a minute/moment/second"
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Brief Interruption

Implies you need someone to wait for a very short while, usually under a minute.

Illustration for Brief Interruption
Just a second, I need to tie my shoelaces.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Polite Request

Communicates a polite way to interrupt or ask someone to wait.

Illustration for Polite Request
Just a moment, please, while I check the information for you.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediacy

Shows that you'll attend to the request or action very soon.

Illustration for Immediacy
Just a minute, I'm almost finished with this task.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Brief Interruption

Implies you need someone to wait for a very short while, usually under a minute.

Illustration for Brief Interruption
Just a second, I need to tie my shoelaces.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Polite Request

Communicates a polite way to interrupt or ask someone to wait.

Illustration for Polite Request
Just a moment, please, while I check the information for you.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediacy

Shows that you'll attend to the request or action very soon.

Illustration for Immediacy
Just a minute, I'm almost finished with this task.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Brief Interruption

Implies you need someone to wait for a very short while, usually under a minute.

Illustration for Brief Interruption
Just a second, I need to tie my shoelaces.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Polite Request

Communicates a polite way to interrupt or ask someone to wait.

Illustration for Polite Request
Just a moment, please, while I check the information for you.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediacy

Shows that you'll attend to the request or action very soon.

Illustration for Immediacy
Just a minute, I'm almost finished with this task.
Visual representation of the word "Just a minute/moment/second"

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