Examples of 'just a minute' in a sentence
Meaning of "just a minute"
just a minute - This phrase is commonly used to request or inform someone that a short period of time, typically around 60 seconds, is needed before a task can be completed or a response can be given, implying a brief delay or interruption
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- A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, a, minute.
- Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.
How to use "just a minute" in a sentence
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just a minute
Give me just a minute to finish up this mix.
If you let me talk just a minute longer.
Just a minute he would like to speak to you.
She seemed fine just a minute ago.
It is just a minute away from the cathedral.
Will not be but just a minute now.
Just a minute ago your love was here.
I gotta have just a minute of your time.
And so we are gonna be with you in just a minute.
I looked away for just a minute and he was gone.
There will be another boat in just a minute.
Just a minute or two before he was murdered.
You saw her just a minute ago.
I will give you a demonstration in just a minute.
I will be in in just a minute to check on you.
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If you will excuse me for just a minute.
I will be in in just a minute to tuck you in.
And we are gonna plug that in just a minute.
I need just a minute with her.
She will be with you in just a minute.
Just a minute ago we were hot for each other.
Your car will be ready in just a minute.
Just a minute two gold nuggets.
I will put these in water in just a minute.
Just a minute to go in the first quarter.
The detective will be back in just a minute.
It will take just a minute to fix.
I will be out of your life in just a minute.
Here just a minute that might be police business.
So be that guy again for just a minute.
If we could have just a minute to discuss our findings.
I will be with your table in just a minute.
Just a minute and then we will go.
We need to cool off for just a minute.
Please leave me just a minute to get myself together.
She will warm up here in just a minute.
Just a minute and we will go on home.
Cool your jets for just a minute.
Just a minute ago we had a tiny hole to deal with.
You will have to wait just a minute.
Give me just a minute here.
I can get the doctor in just a minute.
Now wait just a minute here.
I will be out of your way in just a minute.
I will be back in just a minute to take your order.
We will have that story in just a minute.
Now hold on just a minute fellows.
I will give you a hand in just a minute.
Just a minute mechanical problem.
I left them here just a minute ago.
