Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
for-a-one-minute
Phrase
/fɔːr ə wʌn ˈmɪnɪt/
Definition
A brief period lasting exactly one minute, often used as a reference for short tasks or moments.
Examples
- Can you hold this for a one minute while I grab my bag?
- Let’s discuss this idea for a one minute before we continue.
- She paused for a one minute to gather her thoughts before speaking.
Meaning
The phrase implies a short duration that can often fit into a variety of activities or contexts, emphasizing the quickness or fleeting nature of that time.
Synonyms
- For a brief time
- A moment
- For a short duration
