just a moment
just a moment
1. A short amount of time. Though the actual amount of time can vary, the phrase usually refers to a few minutes. Your order will be ready in just a moment, sir. I'll need just a moment to change when we get hom, and then we can go right back out.
2. interjection A request for someone to wait a short amount of time. Just a moment! I'll open the door as soon as I get dressed. OK, I just need to print out your receipt. Just a moment, please.
3. interjection Used to indicate one's desire to address something with which one disagrees or is dissatisfied. Now, just a moment! I did nothing wrong, and I won't stand to hear such nasty accusations! A: "So, Bill and Mary, you two will be in the front dealing with customers. Tom, I'll need you to haul the cases from the delivery truck into the warehouse." B: "Hey, just a moment—why do those two get such a cushy job while I get stuck with the heavy lifting?"
See also: just, moment
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
just a ˈminute/ˈmoment/ˈsecond
(informal) used to ask somebody to wait for a short time: ‘Is Mr Burns available?’ ‘Just a second, please, I’ll check.’See also: just, minute, moment, second
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- just a minute
- Just a minute!
- just a minute/moment/second
- just a sec(ond)
- sec
- lose (some amount of) time
- lose some amount of time
- lose time
- in the order of (some amount)
- in/of the order of