just a minute
The phrase "just a minute" is commonly used in English to request a short pause or to express surprise.
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Definition
A2General Conversation
(informal)A request for someone to wait briefly.
Example
- Just a minute, I'll be right with you.
A2General Conversation
(informal)A short period of time, ranging from a few seconds to several minutes.
Example
- I'll be back in just a minute.
B1General Conversation
(informal)An expression used to interrupt someone to make a comment or ask a question.
Example
- Just a minute, I have a question.
B1General Conversation
(informal)Used to express surprise or disbelief.
Example
- Just a minute, that's not what you said before!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "just a minute":
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