Examples of 'wait a beat' in a sentence

Meaning of "wait a beat"

wait a beat - This phrase advises taking a brief pause, moment, or delay before proceeding with an action, conversation, or decision. It suggests the importance of allowing a short amount of time for reflection, anticipation, or preparation before moving forward

How to use "wait a beat" in a sentence

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You might want to wait a beat before following.
Before jumping into your wedding plans. I guess we should wait a beat.
Then wait a beat.
You might want to wait a beat.
Just promise me you will wait a beat before interviewing at the car dealership.
Everybody, just give WaIt a beat.
Why do not you wait a beat till the Wizard gets you a brain?
I suggest you wait a beat.
I guess we should wait a beat Thank you. before jumping into your wedding plans.
I am thinking I … wait a beat.
Maybe we wait a beat on that, until after I make my play.
Uh, it 's been my experience to-to wait a beat.
One thing . Wait a beat here.
Uh, it 's been my experience to, to wait a beat.
Yeah, see, I would wait a beat with that last part.

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I am listening, but only until I finish eating . Uh, uh, wait a beat.
I guess we should wait a beat - Thank you.
Dr. Curdle, will you just wait a beat while I do some digging for her identity?
Now, wait a beat.

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