Collocation

Have you got a second?

verb + noun phrase B1 verb + noun phrase

To ask if someone has a moment of free time available to talk or help.

Definition

'Have you got a second?' is a common English collocation. To ask if someone has a moment of free time available to talk or help.

have + a second

“Excuse me, do you have a second to help me with this box?”

Excuse me, do you have a second to look at this document?
I know you're busy, but would you happen to have a second to discuss the project?
Hey, I just wanted to ask if you had a second earlier to return my call, I left a message.

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If you have a second after your meeting, could you please swing by my office?
I promise it won't take long; just need to ask if you've got a second for a quick chat.
The boss usually doesn't have a second to spare for trivial matters, so make it quick.
Could you tell me if Sarah has a second before she leaves for the day?
Considering how swamped he is, I doubt he'll have a second to review this tonight.
Do you think the team will have a second to finalize the report by lunchtime?