Most of the time we need to ask someone to wait whenever we’re busy in the activities like talking on phone, attending meeting, talking with others, doing something etc. Here are the most commonly used expressions to ask someone to wait.
| Wait |
| Please wait |
| Wait a second/minute/moment |
| Wait. I haven’t finished yet |
| Wait here. I’ll be back soon |
| You should wait for some time |
| I’m busy right now. Please wait until I… |
| Hang on a moment |
| Hang on |
| Hold on |
| Just wait until I… |
| Just hold until I… |
| Just a moment |
| Just a minute |
| Give a second/minute |
| Let me think |
| Let me see |
| I have to think/see |
| Sorry but I’m… |
| Sorry. I’m busy right now |
| Sorry to keep you waiting |
| I’ll be right with you |
| Keep patience |
| Don’t be so impatient |
| Don’t be hurry |
| Bear with me |
| Could you wait? |
| Can you wait? |
| Will you wait? |
| Will you please wait for a while? |
| Could you please wait for a moment? |
| Could you wait a minute, please? |
| Do you have a time to wait? |
| Would you mind waiting for a moment? |
| Wait and see |
| I think you need to wait |
| I think you need to wait until… |
