hold on a minute
Frequency: 8.518.5 per million words
An informal request to wait for a short time, often used on the phone.
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- Could you hold on a minute, I'll be right with you.
- Just hold on a minute, I need to grab my keys.
- Please hold on a minute while I transfer your call.
- He asked her to hold on a minute before rushing off.
- Can you hold on a minute? I'm almost done here.
- They had to hold on a minute for the train to pass.
- If you could just hold on a minute, the manager will see you.
- She told the delivery driver to hold on a minute as she looked for cash.
- The doctor will be with you shortly, just hold on a minute.
- I need to hold on a minute and collect my thoughts.