just a second
Brief delay request
Just a second is a request for a brief pause or delay, typically shorter than the literal one second suggests: Just a second, I need to grab my coat.
The phrase signals that what you're asking someone to wait for will be quick—though in practice it often takes longer.
Also *just a sec*.
Wait or maintain grip
- waitDelay until later
- hang onWait or persist
- one momentRequest for patience
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
hold up · hold that thought · wait up · hold your horses · hold the line · wait a minute · be right back · bear with me
Brief period of time
- instantBriefest unit of time
- flashBrief burst of light
- jiffyInformal term for instant
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
tick · blink · trice · twinkling · wink · snap · beat · breath
Emotional self-control
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- restraintControl over impulses
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
understanding · indulgence · grace · courtesy
hold on
Wait or maintain grip
- waitDelay until later
- hang onWait or persist
- one momentRequest for patience
standby · hold up · hold that thought · wait up · hold your horses · hold the line · wait a minute · be right back · bear with me · one sec
moment
Brief period of time
heartbeat · tick · blink · trice · twinkling · wink · snap · beat · breath · eyeblink
composure
Emotional self-control
- calmnessPeaceful mental state
- forbearancePatient self-control, delayed enforcement
- restraintControl over impulses
tolerance · understanding · indulgence · grace · courtesy
nearly there
Close to reaching goal
- wrapping upCompleting a task
- almost doneClose to finishing
- asking for helpplease help, help me, lend a hand, help wanted, SOS
- interjectionsah, hey, aha, sheesh, oh
just a secondright now
At the present moment
immediately · this instant · right away · at once · without delay
just, second, justice, adjust, secondary, justify, unjust, secondhand, justly