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just a minute

noun
/ˈdʒʌst ə ˌmɪnɪt/

Definitions

  1. A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or…

    A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.

    • The hero of the turf accepted this bet, and on the day appointed, just a minute before starting, qualified his stallion to run for the purse.

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, a, minute.

  3. Stop

    Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.

    • Miss Girzie at these words started up, and said, "Sir, sir, just a minute." "I can hear no more," cried I; "it is plain you intend to make a bargain with my friend...

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA