just a minute
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Also, just a moment.
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Wait a little bit. This expression is used before explaining oneself, as in Just a minute, I didn't mean that he was wrong , or to stop someone from something, as in Just a moment, I was here first . Also see hold everything .
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Only a very short time, as in I'll be with you in just a minute .
Example Sentences
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It’s a simple idea, each clip lasting just a minute or two, preceded by information about the victim and where and how the incident took place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Gala goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir could only parry Khephren Thuram's powerful header into the path of the onrushing Koopmeiners, who tapped in the leveller just a minute later.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
That was 2 seconds longer than it took for him to score when the Oilers got a man advantage again after a penalty just a minute into the second period.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2024
That allowed Rhyse Martin to add the extras and make it 6-4 but, just a minute from the interval, Saints went back in front.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2024
But don’t get too comfy, we’ll be leaving in just a minute.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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