Give me some minutes vs Give me some minute

The correct phrase is 'give me some minutes.' The word 'minutes' should be used in the plural form to match the quantity implied by 'some.' 'Give me some minute' is incorrect because 'minute' should be plural in this context.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 184 views

Give me some minutes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking for a short amount of time. 'Minutes' is the plural form of 'minute' and is used to indicate a non-specific but short duration.

Examples:

Can you give me some minutes to finish this task?
Give me some minutes to think about it.
I just need some minutes to make a decision.
Please give me some minutes to explain the situation.
Could you give me some minutes to prepare?

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Give me some minutes
Give me some minutes alone with Whitaker, I'll find Peter for you.
Thank you so much for to give me Some minutes of your time.
Just give me 20 minutes and some coconut water,
Give me a minute, Fred.
Just give me a minute and give me backup if I need it.
No, give me 90 minutes.
Okay, please, give me two minutes.
Just give me a minute, I'll close this thing.
OK, give me five minutes being dead.
Just give me 10 minutes in the cube with Juan.
Your man gives me ten minutes, or Davina will die.
All right, Peter, give me a minute.
Give me a minute to gather my thoughts.
Please, just give me two minutes.
Give me five minutes with her.
Give me three minutes alone with your father.
All right, give me a minute.
Give me a minute and take a seat.
Give me a minute, I'll get it together.
Give me 15 minutes, then go.

Give me some minute

This phrase is incorrect in English.

Alternatives:

give me a minute
give me a few minutes
give me some time
give me a moment
give me a little while

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