give (someone) a second

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 second to explain! Give the computer a second to reboot so the updates can be properly installed.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Nikephoros	-	Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Reenie	REE-nee	English (Rare)
Tiberiu	-	Romanian
Russel	['rʌsl]
Orrin	-	Irish
Jacobson	['dʒeikəbsn]