Definition a minute in British English

a minute phrase

phrase

used for asking someone to wait or be patient

Example

Just a minute, sir, and I'll take your order.

Synonyms and related words

hold on just wait until/till hang on/hold on a minute

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used when you are about to disagree with what someone has said

Example

Wait a minute - that can't be right.

Synonyms and related words

absolutely not are you kidding? arguably

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