have a minute/moment/second

idiom

: have a short period of time available (for something)

Do you have a minute/moment/second? I have a few things I'd like to discuss with you.

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While it was intended to have a second round of voting, these three dogs received an overwhelming majority of votes from the electorate. —

Vincent Medina, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2025 If the board takes action as recommended on Jan. 8, the supervisors would need to have a second reading and adoption of ordinances amending the code, expected to occur during its Jan. 22 session. —

Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025 Or perhaps some have a second house by Tahoe or on Maui or in Provence. —

Peter Mehren, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 Why can’t a winner go back in and re-write her story and have a second chance?! —

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for have a minute/moment/second

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