on short notice
idiom
US
: immediately after one has been told about something
She had to leave on a business trip on (very) short notice.
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Over the weekend, the Rockies changed their probable starters a couple of times on short notice.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The event also features the UFC debut of a high-profile free agent signing who competes on short notice on the PPV portion of the UFC 316 fight card.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Pappas also says he's offered limited time on short notice and has later withdrawn those offers without offering an explanation.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 June 2025
The Tahoe National Forest strives to give as much advance notice as possible before burning, but some operations may be conducted on short notice.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The event also features the UFC debut of a high-profile free agent signing who competes on short notice on the PPV portion of the UFC 316 fight card.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Pappas also says he's offered limited time on short notice and has later withdrawn those offers without offering an explanation.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 June 2025
The Tahoe National Forest strives to give as much advance notice as possible before burning, but some operations may be conducted on short notice.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“On short notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20short%20notice. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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