Idiom idiom
a moment or two
Meaning
a very short period of time. You use this when you want to say something will happen soon or won't take long.
Examples
“Please wait a moment or two while I find my keys.”
“The doctor will be with you in a moment or two, so please have a seat in the waiting room.”
“After a moment or two of tense silence, the speaker cleared his throat and finally addressed the expectant crowd.”
Last updated April 22, 2026