one second

Meaning

1. Editorial55% of films

   Said to ask someone to wait briefly, or to say that someone will be right back.

2. Editorial25% of films

   A very short moment, often meant loosely rather than as a measured second.

3. Editorial15% of films

   In negative sentences, not even for the briefest moment; not at all.

In the movies · 79

• Would you just hold on for one second?Barbie2023
• Okay, stand by, one second.United 932006
• Just give me one second.Inside Out2015
• O-One second, one second, one second.The Fall Guy2024
• Hold on, one second, one second.Knock at the Cabin2023
• Just one second.Rye Lane2023
• He's... One second.Tom & Jerry2021
• Uh, one second.Puss in Boots: The Last Wish2022

Learn it in full scenes

• Barbie2023
  • Barbie Rewrites the Doll Story
  • Barbie's Perfect Day in Barbie Land
  • Ken Beaches Off and Gets Hurt
• United 932006
  • Passengers Board United 93
  • The FAA Morning Briefing
  • A Controller Reports a Possible Hijack
• Inside Out2015
  • Broccoli on the Pizza
  • Sadness Nearly Touches a Core Memory
  • Riley Introduces Herself and Cries

More everyday phrases

• do you trust me
• you were right
• you've got to be kidding me
• we don't have a choice
• you've got to be kidding
• glad you could make it
• no comment
• that's more like it
• keep your voice down
• let's do it
• can i get you a drink
• that's a good question