Definition
Stop; wait; hold on. Used to interrupt speech or proceedings so that one can make a comment or query.
In Context
- "Miss Girzie at these words started up, and said, "Sir, sir, just a minute." "I can hear no more," cried I; "it is plain you intend to make a bargain with my friend..."
Also Said As
- just a second
- hold it right there
- hold on a minute
- wait a minute
Opposite In Meaning
- go on
- please continue