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Just a second
interjection
Stop; wait. Used to indicate that the speaker wishes the previous speaker or the proceedings to stop so that he or she can comment on what has been said or has happened so far.
Exact(54)
"Just a second".
"Just a second more," Peter said.
"Just a second," the agent responds.
"Just a second," she said to the girl.
"Just a second," she said, "I forgot to baste the turkey".
"Just a second," she said, walking across to the oven and opening it.
"Just a second, baby.
Similar(4)
It's just a second-round match".
We're just a second-rate sport to 'em.
"I'm just a second-class citizen," he said.
"Should we help him?" "Yeah, in just...a...second".
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