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
Spencer	['spensə]
Theodosia	-	Ancient Greek, Greek
Jamar	jə-MAHR	African American
Adelina	[.ædi'li:nə]
Neptune	NEP-toon (English), NEP-tyoon (English), NEP-choon (English)	Roman Mythology (Anglicized)
Parr	[pa:]