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Idiom idiom

a moment or two


a very short period of time. You use this when you want to say something will happen soon or won't take long.


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