just a minute

Idioms  

1. Also, just a moment.

2. 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 .

3. Only a very short time, as in I'll be with you in just a minute .

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Example Sentences

Looking at me kind of hard, Papa said, “Now hold on just a minute. I can’t remember that you’ve ever seen a monkey before.”

From Literature

But a foul by Gael Clichy meant the Gunners conceded a penalty and allowed McFadden to score a 95th-minute equaliser – just a minute later than the one Tom Edozie scored for Wolves on Wednesday.

From BBC

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

Selkie didn’t like Nim to swim out deep, but she let her dive and visit for just a minute.

From Literature

“I’ll see you and Pickles in just a minute or two.”

From Literature