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Discover LudwigThe phrase "on a second" is not a complete sentence on its own, but it can be used in written English as part of a larger sentence.
It is typically used as a transitional phrase to indicate that the speaker wants to pause and reconsider something before continuing. Example: "I thought the new restaurant was good, but on a second try, I realized it was actually great." Here, the speaker is pausing to reconsider their initial opinion before sharing a revised one.
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"Seve said: 'Just hold on a second.
And hold on a second.
Actually, hold on a second.
A: Well, hold on a second.
But hold on a second.
Now, hold on a second.
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"Come on!" a third protested.
Winking on a third.
Sleeping on a fourth.
Goings on, on a first night.
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