Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

for-a-one-moment

phrase
/fɔːr ə wʌn ˈmoʊmənt/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate a very brief period of time, often implying a pause or a fleeting instance.
Examples
  • Can you hold on for a one moment while I grab my book?
  • Just for a one moment, let me think about that.
  • For-a-one-moment, everything seemed to stand still.
Meaning
This expression is typically used to signify a short wait or a slight delay, emphasizing the temporality of the moment.
Synonyms
  • briefly
  • momentarily
  • just a second