At the moment
Example: I am busy at the moment, please call later.
Definition
"At the moment" is an expression used to indicate the current point in time or the present situation. It often emphasizes that something is happening right now or that a state or condition applies temporarily, as in 'I am busy at the moment, please call later.'
Etymology
The phrase "at the moment" originates from the combination of the preposition 'at' and the noun 'moment,' which comes from the Latin 'momentum,' meaning 'movement' or 'a short period of time.' It emphasizes immediacy and is commonly used in English to refer to the present time with a focus on the exact or current instant.
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"At the moment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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