at a moment's/minute's notice

phrase

: 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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Texas sheet cake's large, thin shape is great for serving a crowd, and easy to whip up at a moment's notice using mostly pantry staples. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Thanks to the backless design, these are easy to slip on and off at a moment's notice. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026 Each pickup module can be swapped out at a moment's notice, without the need for tools or even any configuration. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2026 And, of course, in the current political environment, things could change at a moment's notice. Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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