this minute
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this (very) minute
1. Right away; at once; immediately. Billy, get in here this minute and explain how my favorite vase got broken! Oh jeepers, look at the time! I've got to go this very minute, or I'm going to be late!
2. At this moment or just a moment ago. I'm sorry I can't chat longer, but I'm heading off this minute for a doctor's appointment. You only just missed Daniel, he left this very minute.
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this ˈminute
immediately; now: Come down from there this minute! ♢ I don’t know what I’m going to do yet — I’ve only just this minute found out.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017