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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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
However, considering things have been seemingly radio silent, Rodriguez may not be ready to step in on short notice.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Sean Strickland stepped in on short notice to keep the fight, which was to be the main event, on the card.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
However, the employee must live in the Sacramento area and be able to report to a city worksite on short notice when needed.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 July 2024
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
However, considering things have been seemingly radio silent, Rodriguez may not be ready to step in on short notice.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024
Sean Strickland stepped in on short notice to keep the fight, which was to be the main event, on the card.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
However, the employee must live in the Sacramento area and be able to report to a city worksite on short notice when needed.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 July 2024
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