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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There are rumors the UFC has reached out to Alex Pereira about potentially defending his UFC light heavyweight title against Magomed Ankalaev on short notice.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Joaquin Phoenix is once again making headlines for allegedly leaving a movie on short notice.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2024
According to reports, Pereira and No. 1 contender Magomed Ankalaev, who just defeated Aleksandr Rakic at UFC 308 on October 26, would be asked to step in on short notice to become the new main event.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Russian cyber-units will probably continue to be in a state of permanent readiness and capable of supporting tactical and strategic objectives on short notice, either in Ukraine or beyond, as the war persists.
—David Cattler, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Joaquin Phoenix is once again making headlines for allegedly leaving a movie on short notice.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2024
According to reports, Pereira and No. 1 contender Magomed Ankalaev, who just defeated Aleksandr Rakic at UFC 308 on October 26, would be asked to step in on short notice to become the new main event.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Russian cyber-units will probably continue to be in a state of permanent readiness and capable of supporting tactical and strategic objectives on short notice, either in Ukraine or beyond, as the war persists.
—David Cattler, Foreign Affairs, 6 Apr. 2022
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“On short notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20short%20notice. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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