just a minute/second/moment

idiom

—used to ask someone to wait or stop briefly

Just a second and I will get that book for you.

—used to demand that someone stop or listen

Just a minute, young lady! You can't park there!

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Look past the cutesy name and packaging, as well as the super convenient mist delivery, for just a second to acknowledge the formulation behind this toner for dry skin. —

Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025 Trump's staff tried to limit some calls to just a minute and asked that they be congratulatory in nature, not substantive. —

Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025 With just a minute remaining in the second half and Radford leading by three, a young fan burst out onto the court and began running around as players and coaches watched in confusion. —

Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025 Remove from the oven, let cool for just a minute or two, and serve immediately. —

Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for just a minute/second/moment

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