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Idiom idiom

at the moment


A phrase that means 'now' or 'at this specific time'.


SIMPLE

“I am busy at the moment.”

CONTEXTUAL

“She cannot answer the phone at the moment because she is in a meeting.”

COMPLEX

“Although the project seems impossible at the moment, we expect to see significant progress once the new team members arrive next week.”

Last updated April 22, 2026