Example: Just a moment, I will help you with that.
Definition
"Just a moment" is a polite expression used to ask someone to wait for a very short period of time. It indicates that the speaker will attend to a task or respond shortly, often implying a brief pause before action or communication continues.
Translations
un momento
een momentje
un moment
un instant
einen Moment
Etymology
The phrase "just a moment" combines "just," meaning exactly or only, with "a moment," referring to a very brief period of time. It has evolved in English to serve as a courteous way to ask for a short delay, reflecting the human need for polite communication in everyday interactions.
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"Just a moment" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used expressions.
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