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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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 Samaritan's Purse also has a roster of on-call doctors who can be tapped at a moment's notice, Thew said. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024 The Harrises said a life with no kids gives them the freedom and flexibility to travel and see friends at a moment's notice. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for at a moment's/minute's notice 

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“At a moment's/minute's notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20a%20moment%27s%2Fminute%27s%20notice. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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