Wait a minute/moment/second

phrase

A polite phrase used to ask someone to pause or stop for a moment.

Wait a minute, I forgot to lock the door.
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second" - A polite phrase used to ask someone to pause or stop for a moment.

Often appears as...

  • hold on
  • wait a minute
phrase

Used when realizing or noticing something and demanding attention.

Wait a second, this isn't my bag!
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second" - Used when realizing or noticing something and demanding attention.

Often appears as...

  • wait a second
  • just a second
phrase

Used to express disbelief or surprise.

Wait a minute! Are you saying you won the lottery?
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second" - Used to express disbelief or surprise.

Often appears as...

  • hold on
  • just a moment
phrase

Used to ask for a short period of patience or delay.

Wait a moment please, your table is being prepared.
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second" - Used to ask for a short period of patience or delay.

Often appears as...

  • if you wait a moment
  • just a moment

Usage tips

Formal

phrase

A polite phrase used to ask someone to pause or stop for a moment.

Wait a minute, I forgot to lock the door.
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second" - A polite phrase used to ask someone to pause or stop for a moment.

Often appears as...

  • hold on
  • wait a minute
phrase

Used when realizing or noticing something and demanding attention.

Wait a second, this isn't my bag!
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second" - Used when realizing or noticing something and demanding attention.

Often appears as...

  • wait a second
  • just a second
phrase

Used to express disbelief or surprise.

Wait a minute! Are you saying you won the lottery?
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second" - Used to express disbelief or surprise.

Often appears as...

  • hold on
  • just a moment
phrase

Used to ask for a short period of patience or delay.

Wait a moment please, your table is being prepared.
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second" - Used to ask for a short period of patience or delay.

Often appears as...

  • if you wait a moment
  • just a moment

Usage tips

Formal

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "wait a minute/moment/second"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Requesting Attention

Used to emphasize the need to stop and focus on what you're about to say.

Illustration for Requesting Attention
Wait a minute, you need to see this!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Prior Action Needed

Signals that something was forgotten or needs to be done before proceeding.

Illustration for Prior Action Needed
Wait a minute, did everyone sign the card?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Requesting Attention

Used to emphasize the need to stop and focus on what you're about to say.

Illustration for Requesting Attention
Wait a minute, you need to see this!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Prior Action Needed

Signals that something was forgotten or needs to be done before proceeding.

Illustration for Prior Action Needed
Wait a minute, did everyone sign the card?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Requesting Attention

Used to emphasize the need to stop and focus on what you're about to say.

Illustration for Requesting Attention
Wait a minute, you need to see this!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Prior Action Needed

Signals that something was forgotten or needs to be done before proceeding.

Illustration for Prior Action Needed
Wait a minute, did everyone sign the card?
Visual representation of the word "Wait a minute/moment/second"

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