Meaning of just a minute | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A short period of time, typically anywhere from several seconds to several minutes or more.
   idiomatic, uncountable
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see just, a, minute.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The hero of the turf accepted this bet, and on the day appointed, just a minute before starting, qualified his stallion to run for the purse.”

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