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.

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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.

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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.

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