Hang on a mo(ment)/sec(ond)

11th March 2024

Hang on a mo(ment)/sec(ond)

We use this expression to ask someone to wait for a short time.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Can I talk to you about something?
Hang on a mo - I'm just finishing something.
Example 2
Are you ready to go?
hang on a sec - I just need to go to the loo.