Idioms

in a second

in (just) a second

In only a very brief amount of time; very soon. The doctor will be with you in just a second. Yes, I hear the doorbell ringing, I'll be there in just a second. OK, Madeline's on her way down, so she'll be here in just a second.
See also: second
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in (just) a second

 and in (just) a minute
in a very short period of time. I'll be there in a second. I'll be with you in just a minute. I'm on the phone.
See also: second
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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However, such a recharacterization would not result in a second class of stock.(26)
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