Phrases for Handling Interruptions - English Learning Hub

I'll be with you in a minute.

A2

I will help you shortly.

Just a second.

A2

Wait a short time.

One moment, please.

A2

Please wait a short time.

Hold on.

A2

Wait.

Hang on.

A2

Wait a moment.

Excuse me.

A2

Pardon me; I need your attention.

Sorry to interrupt.

A2

I apologize for interrupting.

Can I get back to you?

A2

May I answer you later?

Let me finish this first.

A2

I need to complete this task before helping you.

I'm busy right now.

A2

I cannot help you at this moment.

I'll be right there.

A2

I'm coming to help you soon.

Could you wait a moment?

A2

Please wait a short time.

I need a moment.

A2

I need a short break or time to think.

Bear with me.

A2

Please be patient.

Give me a moment.

A2

Allow me a short time.

I'm almost done.

A2

I'm nearly finished.

Just finishing up.

A2

I'm completing something.

I'll be with you shortly.

A2

I will assist you soon.

I'll help you in a moment.

A2

I will assist you soon.

Please wait.

A2

Be patient.

I'll get back to you in a minute.

B1

I need a short time to finish what I'm doing before I can talk to you.

Just a moment, please.

B1

Please wait a short time.

Could you give me a second?

B1

Could you please wait a short time?

Excuse me for a moment.

B1

I need to interrupt briefly.

One moment, please.

B1

Please wait a short time.

Hang on a second.

B1

Wait a short time.

Bear with me.

B1

Please be patient.

Let me just finish this.

B1

Allow me to complete this task before we continue.

I'll be with you in a moment.

B1

I will assist you shortly.

Could you wait a moment?

B1

Would you please wait a short time?

Hold on a second.

B1

Wait a short time.

I'm just finishing up.

B1

I am almost done with my current task.

Give me one minute.

B1

Allow me one minute to finish.

I'll be right there.

B1

I'm coming immediately.

One sec.

B1

One second, please wait.

I'm almost done.

B1

I'm nearing completion of my task.