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a few minutes

idiom
Meaning

a very short time of waiting; about three to ten minutes.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please wait here for a few minutes.

CONTEXTUAL

The train arrives in a few minutes, so we should head to the platform now.

COMPLEX

After waiting for a few minutes in the quiet lobby, she was finally invited into the office for her interview.

Last updated April 22, 2026