this (very) minute

this (very) minute

1. Right away; at once; immediately. Billy, get in here this minute and explain how my favorite vase got broken! Oh jeepers, look at the time! I've got to go this very minute, or I'm going to be late!
2. At this moment or just a moment ago. I'm sorry I can't chat longer, but I'm heading off this minute for a doctor's appointment. You only just missed Daniel, he left this very minute.
See also: minute, this
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

this ˈminute

immediately; now: Come down from there this minute! I don’t know what I’m going to do yet — I’ve only just this minute found out.
See also: minute, this
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • this minute
  • have something to say for yourself
  • have something/anything to say for (oneself)
  • have nothing to say for (oneself)
  • have something, nothing, etc. to say for yourself
  • freak out over (something)
  • Jeepers!
  • jeepers
  • back away
  • jeepers creepers!