ENGLISH
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a moment or two

idiom
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
SIMPLE

Please wait a moment or two while I find my keys.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor will be with you in a moment or two, so please have a seat in the waiting room.

COMPLEX

After a moment or two of tense silence, the speaker cleared his throat and finally addressed the expectant crowd.

Last updated April 22, 2026