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

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11 March 2026

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

We use this expression to ask someone to wait for a short time.

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.

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