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# having a moment

phrase (verb phrase: have a moment, has, had, having a moment)

«having a moment» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism) being upset, emotional, confused or forgetful for a short time: «Gran's having a moment».
2. (informal, modern) being very popular or fashionable right now: «puffer jackets are having a moment».
3. (literal) having time: «Do you have a moment?»

### In the lessons

A kind, light way to excuse someone's tears, anger, tantrum or confusion; also trendy talk for fashion; everyday, all regions.

### Examples

- Sorry, I'm just having a moment, I'll be fine.
- The toddler is having a moment on the supermarket floor.
- Grandma's having a moment; she forgot where she put her keys.
- Bright yellow trainers are really having a moment.
- Do you have a moment to help me?
- I had a moment and cried at the end of the film.
- The singer is having a moment; everyone's listening to her songs.
- "Excuse him, he's having a moment," said the teacher kindly.

### Note

Trap: usually means a short emotional wobble, not a literal moment. In fashion it means trendy. «Have you got a moment?» means have you got time. Plain words: upset for a bit; popular now.