معنی
An informal way to ask someone to wait for a very brief period.
زمینه فرهنگی
In the US, 'Just a second' is often used in retail. If a clerk is busy, they will say it to acknowledge you. It is considered rude if they don't say anything at all. British speakers might use 'Just a tick' or 'Just a mo' (short for moment) as alternatives. These are very common in casual British English. Australians often shorten phrases even further. You might hear 'Just a sec' or even just 'Sec!' with a friendly tone. In international business, 'Just a second' can be seen as too informal. 'One moment' is preferred to maintain a professional distance.
Use the finger
Holding up your index finger while saying 'Just a second' makes the meaning clear even in noisy places.
Don't be too long
If you take more than 60 seconds, apologize by saying 'Sorry for the wait.'
معنی
An informal way to ask someone to wait for a very brief period.
Use the finger
Holding up your index finger while saying 'Just a second' makes the meaning clear even in noisy places.
Don't be too long
If you take more than 60 seconds, apologize by saying 'Sorry for the wait.'
The 'Sec' trick
Use 'Just a sec' with friends to sound like a native speaker instantly.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the sentence with the correct words.
Just ___ ______, I need to tie my shoelace.
The standard idiom uses 'a second'.
Which phrase is the most informal?
You are talking to your best friend. Which one do you use?
'Just a sec' is the shortened, most informal version.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: 'Can you help me with this heavy box?' B: '_______, I'm just finishing my coffee.'
This is the most polite way to ask for a brief delay.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When is it WRONG to say 'Just a second'?
In emergencies, 'Just a second' is inappropriate because immediate action is needed.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Wait Times in English
Very Short (5-15s)
- • Just a sec
- • Just a second
Short (30s-2m)
- • Just a moment
- • Wait a minute
Medium (2m-10m)
- • Give me a few minutes
- • I'll be a bit
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاJust ___ ______, I need to tie my shoelace.
The standard idiom uses 'a second'.
You are talking to your best friend. Which one do you use?
'Just a sec' is the shortened, most informal version.
A: 'Can you help me with this heavy box?' B: '_______, I'm just finishing my coffee.'
This is the most polite way to ask for a brief delay.
When is it WRONG to say 'Just a second'?
In emergencies, 'Just a second' is inappropriate because immediate action is needed.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it is generally polite in casual and neutral situations. It shows you acknowledge the other person.
Yes, but 'Just a moment' or 'One moment, please' is safer if your boss is very formal.
'Sec' is just a shorter, more informal version. They mean the same thing.
No, it's figurative. It usually means anywhere from 5 to 30 seconds.
Yes, 'Just a minute' usually implies a slightly longer wait than 'Just a second'.
'Just a second' is a request to wait. 'Wait a second' is often used when you are surprised or want to stop someone from making a mistake.
Use 'One moment, please' or 'I'll be with you in just a moment.'
Yes, if you need to check your phone or talk to the waiter, it's perfectly fine.
Say 'Give me a minute' or 'I'll be right back.'
It's common in texts and informal emails, but avoid it in formal essays.
عبارات مرتبط
Just a sec
synonymShortened version of just a second
Just a moment
similarWait a short time
Hold on
similarStop or wait
Wait a minute
similarWait a longer time
In a heartbeat
contrastVery quickly/instantly
