English / phrase
Hold on a Minute
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A short pause requested when noticing a discrepancy or reconsidering an expense
In context
01
Hold on a minute, the aisle sign clearly stated buy one get one free, but the monitor displays full charge.
02
Hold on a minute, do we really need three varieties of breakfast cereal right now?
Synonyms
wait a minute,hang on a moment,give me a minute
Antonyms
carry on,forge ahead,push through
Collocations
hold on a minute and check,hold on a minute before purchasing,just hold on a minute