Excuse me for a second.

Meaning

A short interruption is needed.

Examples

• John: 'We should discuss the next steps...'<br>
• Alice: '<b>Excuse me for a second.</b> There's a call coming in.'
• John: '<b>Excuse me for a second.</b> I need to grab something to drink.'
• Alice: 'Let's go over the budget again.'<br>