Now In A Minute
The originally Welsh oxymoron meaning you are on your way, but not immediately. You need a minute to gather your thoughts/things/feelings before you traverse the journey you are about to undertake.
Tradtionally shouted from the top of the stairs to parental figures.
Tradtionally shouted from the top of the stairs to parental figures.
Mum: 'Hurry up love, your bus is here!'
Victim: 'Don't worry! I'll be there now in a minute!!'
Victim: 'Don't worry! I'll be there now in a minute!!'
Now in a Minute
a welshism ( apparently) meaning I will do it soon
mum-"Emily can you do the washing up"
Emily-" ok mam..i will now in a minute
Emily-" ok mam..i will now in a minute