From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishwait a minute/second/moment etcwait a minute/second/moment etcspoken a) WAITused to ask someone not to leave or start doing something immediately Wait a second, I’ll get my coat and come with you. Wait a moment, just let me think. b) INTERRUPTused to interrupt someone, especially because you do not agree with what they are saying Wait a minute! That’s not what we agreed! c) used when you suddenly think of, remember, or notice something Wait a minute, I’ve got a better idea. → wait
Examples from the Corpus
wait a minute/second/moment etc• And hey, wait a minute.• Beth, can it wait a minute?• They come back, you know, if I wait a minute.• I rounded the corner, then stopped, waited a moment and peeked back into the lobby.• Ward waited a moment by the door.• And wait a minute ... Sage Derby.• But wait a minute! - Wasn't that blood?• But wait a minute, what's this? 