Show Notes
Sometimes you need someone to wait - but simply saying “Wait!” can sound a little strong. The good news is, there are several easy, natural ways to ask someone to wait in everyday conversation. Have you been wondering what you can say instead of just “Wait”? If so, you’re in luck - because today, we’re going to look at three natural ways to ask someone to wait: hang on a second, give me a minute, and just a sec.
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