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Just a moment vs One second

Both "just a moment" and "one second" are commonly used phrases to ask someone to wait briefly. They are interchangeable and can be used in informal situations. The choice between them depends on personal preference or regional variations.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 981 views

Just a moment

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask someone to wait briefly.

It is used to politely ask someone to wait for a short period of time. It is suitable for both formal and informal situations.

Examples:

Just a moment, I'll be right with you.
Could you wait just a moment, please?
I need to finish this task, just a moment.
Just a moment, I need to grab my keys.
Just a moment, I'm almost done.

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Just a moment, let me see.
Just a moment, final checks.
Just a moment, Your Highness.
Just a moment and we leave.
Just a moment, don't hang up.
Just a moment ago. I was in your fireplace.
Just a moment, Sergeant Major.
Just a moment, Mrs Walsh.
Just a moment, Sadanand Bajpeiji.
Just a moment, while I calm these paralytics.
Just a moment, Dr. Hackenbush.
Just a moment please, Mr Dillen.
Just a moment, Sir Arthur.
Just a moment, Mrs. McCarthy.
Just a moment, Mr. Treadwell.
Just a moment ago Karlheinz Rumenigge was here in the European Parliament.
Just a moment, while I give you a refund slip.
- Yes? - Just a moment, please.
Just a moment, I'll get one for you.
Just a moment, I'll get you out.

Alternatives:

one moment
hold on a second
wait a moment
give me a second
wait a second

One second

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask someone to wait briefly.

It is used informally to request a short pause or delay. It is suitable for casual situations.

Examples:

One second, let me check.
Can you hold on one second?
I'll be back in one second.
One second, I need to grab my bag.
One second, I'm almost finished.

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One second of that message could've changed the world.
One second over, and you'll be riddled with bullets.
Becky. One second, chief.
One second I was in Manhattan...
One second, they're sleeping and lifeless.
One second, pitstop, but don't worry ladies...
One second, I'm looking for a key.
One second on, four off.
One second while I... So, mixed news.
One second over, she dies.
One second. I'm almost finished with my jungle city.
One second and it's over.
One second, I'm just reading a text.
One second, and he was gone.
One second and we'll be good to go.
- One second after I left you.
One second more, we will have a problem.
One second, he's curled up next to a box.
One second longer, I shoot your father in the face.
Cesar Kuriyama: One second every day

Alternatives:

just a moment
hold on a moment
wait a second
give me a moment
wait a moment

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