Soon, but not immediately.
Now in a minute
NOW in a MIN-ut
naʊ ɪn ə ˈmɪnɪt
Phrase
Example Sentences
"I'll do it now in a minute."
"Coming now in a minute."
Etymology & History
Welsh English time expression. Contradictory but understood.
Word Details
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Region
Wales
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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