at a moment's/minute's notice

idiom

: immediately after one has been told about something

They're prepared to help us at a moment's notice.

They can be ready to go at a moment's notice.

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These centers leverage inventory optimization strategies and the latest collaboration tools to ensure that they are stocked with the right spare parts and gifts, ready to be deployed at a moment's notice. —

Richard Howells, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 These also feature two handy zippered pockets to keep your most important travel necessities safe and within reach at a moment's notice. —

Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 Across the southwest from California to Arizona these occurrences can happen at a moment's notice. —

Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024 The Walz family entered the national spotlight almost overnight in August, leading Hope to throw some essentials in a paper bag and hit the campaign trail at a moment's notice. —

People Staff, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at a moment's/minute's notice

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