Definition
(I can't answer the phone) at the moment: (I can't answer the phone) right now, this second, immediately, at this time
We use a similar expression to refer to past events: At that moment (in time), I was scared for my life.
- "But as you know, I'm working two jobs at the moment."
- "Xavier : What are you doing at the moment, Brian?"
- "We're looking for surf instructors on the Yorke Peninsula at the moment."
- "Well this "app" I'm using at the moment is quite exciting."
- "I'm probably photocopying or making coffee at the moment, but please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I get permission to use the phone again."
- "He's in a meeting at the moment."
- "Actually, that suits me – the Australian Dollar is down against the US Dollar at the moment."
- "You are too angry to talk to someone at the moment, so you will be placed on hold until you have calmed down a bit."
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