short notice, on

Idioms and Phrases

Also, at short notice . With little advance warning or time to prepare, as in They told us to be ready to move out on short notice . The noun notice here is used in the sense of “information” or “intelligence.” [Late 1700s]

Example Sentences

US officials said earlier that Iran had been ready to launch a new missile attack against Israel on short notice since early August, when it threatened to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

From BBC

Ticketholders alleged that after the event was canceled on short notice, the organizers did not provide refunds, nor did they respond to anyone’s email asking for one.

From Salon

The communities of Green Valley Lake, Cedar Glen, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline and Valley of Enchantment were told they may have to leave on short notice.

From BBC

Hae Min Lee's brother, Young Lee, said in 2022 that he wished to travel from California to attend the hearing that freed Syed, but he could not on short notice.

From BBC

A team built on short notice has become the unexpected darling of the cricket world, with Team USA continuing its miraculous run as it prepares for the Super Eight stage of the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• beforehand
• immediate
• previous
• quick
• soon