half a minute, tick, second, etc.
half a minute
A very brief period of time. I just need half a minute to grab my notes, and then I'll meet with you.
See also: half, minute
half a second
A very brief period of time. I just need half a second to grab my notes, and then I'll meet with you.
See also: half, second
half a tick
A very brief period of time. I just need half a tick to grab my notes, and then I'll meet with you.
See also: half, tick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
half a ˈminute, ˈtick, ˈsecond, etc.
(informal) (wait) a very short time: I’ll be with you in half a moment! I’ve just got to put my coat on. Just give me half a tick, will you? I’ve left the keys upstairs.See also: half
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- half a minute
- half a second
- half a tick
- forty winks
- give (someone) a minute
- (one's) moment in the sun
- a passing fancy
- in brief
- blue-light special
- a bad quarter of an hour