give me a minute

Meaning

1. Editorial100% of films

   Ask someone to wait briefly so you can finish something, get ready, or pull yourself together before going on.

In the movies · 29

• Yeah, okay. Just give me a minute. I still need to verify.Taking Chance2009
• Just give me a minute, and I'll be finished.12 Angry Men1957
• Give me a minute. I gotta get something for you.Memento2000
• Give me a minute. Give me a minute.Transformers2007
• Give me a minute.The Taking of Pelham 1232009
• Give me a minute.Fantastic Mr. Fox2009
• Give me a minute.The Little Prince2015
• Just give me a minute.This Is England2007

Learn it in full scenes

• 12 Angry Men1957
  • Jurors Gather in the Jury Room
  • Juror 8 Votes Not Guilty
  • The Jurors Go Around the Table

More expressions

• get away with it
• give me a second
• take a look
• slow down
• no matter what
• don't get me wrong
• give you a hand
• sick and tired of
• pay attention
• have a look
• on the other hand
• in charge of