just a second


just a second

1. Wait for a short period of time. Just a second, darling, I'm almost finished.2. Only a very brief amount of time. The doctor will be with you in just a second.See also: just, second

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