in a minute

phrase

: in a very short time : soon
I'll explain that in a minute.

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An analyst who can check something in a minute will check it, and then check the thing the first answer suggested, and the useful finding tends to turn up two or three steps in. — David Zwick, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Cameron Harper scored late in the second half after subbing in a minute earlier and the New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 For this reason, these poisonous mushrooms are more commonly confused with other types of edible mushrooms like chicken of the woods and chanterelles (more on these in a minute). — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 Well, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, for one — but more on that in a minute. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a minute

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“In a minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20minute. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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