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wait a minute

• used as a request to delay an action or decision for a short time.
• "wait a minute—I have to put my make-up on"
Similar: be patient, wait a moment/second, just a moment/minute/second, hold on, hang on, hang about, hold your horses,
• used as a prelude to a query or objection.
• "wait a minute—that just isn't true"


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