give (someone) a minute

To allow someone or something a moment or brief period of time in which to do something. Honey, this isn't what it looks like, just give me a minute to explain! Give the computer a minute to reboot so the updates can be properly installed.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Diane	dee-AHN (French), die-AN (English)	French, English
Thais	-	Ancient Greek
Hecate	HEK-ə-tee (English)	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Miki	mee-kee	Japanese
Gustavs	-	Latvian
Placidus	-	Late Roman