Question

"The King's business never waits!" thundered Yi Chin Ho. "Come apart with me, and swiftly. I have an affair of moment to discuss with you.

Which expression can be substituted for the one in bold without changing its meaning?

A legal matter

A secret offer

Only a short time

Urgent business

Answer 1

The bold part is A affair of moment to discuss with you.

Answer 2

I think it's the third option.

Answer 3

I think so too but affairs are usually secret so im so confused on this on lol

Answer 4

Hmmm....

Answer 5

@e.mccormick Im sorry but could you please give me some guidance on this last one?

Answer 6

Affair also means a matter or concern.

Answer 7

so a legal matter?

Answer 8

And moment, when used in this way, means great importance.

Answer 9

okay so only a short time? that seems to best fit the situation to me

Answer 10

Put those two definitions I gave side by side.

Answer 11

im even more lost now. urgent business?

Answer 12

Yes, a concern or matter of great importance: Urgent business.

I have an affair of moment to discuss with you.
I have urgent business to discuss with you.

Answer 13

Okay thanks! sorry for asking another question!

Answer 14

It is the "of" that gives it away.

Answer 15

Of the moment, in the moment, mean now. But of moment means of great importance.

Answer 16

Which means, "The moment of moment." is a valid phrase.... though it sounds really poorly chosen.