Hi everyone!
Today’s conversation phrase is, “Can you give me a moment?”
Use this phrase when you want someone to wait for you to do something.
To give a moment means to give someone a short amount of time (to do something).
It’s a little more indirect than saying, “Can you wait?”
Examples:
Mary: John, can you help me with something?
John: Sure, but can you give me a moment? I’m studying Japanese right now.
日本語訳
Mary:ジョン、手伝ってもらってもいい？
John:いいよ、でも少し待ってもらえる？今、日本語の勉強をしているから。
(Text message)
Ben: I just arrived at Sannomiya station.
Justin: Okay. Can you give me a moment? I’m leaving my place soon.
日本語訳
Ben:三ノ宮駅に着きました。
Justin:オッケー、ちょっと待ってて。すぐに行くから。