hold/hang on a moment

hold/hang on a moment
hold/hang on a moment (or wait/just a moment)
informal
— used to tell someone to wait or to stop for a brief time

“Aren't you finished yet?” “Hold on a moment. I'm almost done.”

Hang on a moment–I don't understand.

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Main Entry:moment

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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