How is “wait a second” used?

In The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), one line is: “- I'm trying to keep a clean house. - Hey, wait a second.”

Which movie is “wait a second” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from The Pursuit of Happyness (2006).

used when you have just noticed or remembered sth, or had a sudden idea; to wait for a short time

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used when you have just noticed or remembered sth, or had a sudden idea
Wait a second. I have an idea.
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to wait for a short time

Definiciones del Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9.ª edición

- I'm trying to keep a clean house. - Hey, wait a second.

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