Learn · Sentences Polite Requests

Please, give me a moment.

A2

Sentence

Narrator

Please, give me a moment.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Making a Request

Please, give me a moment to collect my thoughts.

Politely Delaying

Please, give me a moment; I'll be with you shortly.

Seeking Patience

Please, give me a moment. I'm almost finished.

Interrupting Briefly

Excuse me, please give me a moment to answer that question.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Please allow me a moment.

Casual

Just a sec.

Simpler English

One moment, please.

Phrases to learn

give me a moment

To request a short period of time.