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at the moment

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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