at short notice

phrase

: immediately after one has been told about something

She had to leave on a business trip at (very) short notice.

Examples of at short notice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Renters should not have to live with the constant anxiety that a home can be taken away at short notice, disrupting work, school, friendships, care and community life. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Both joined Brazil and England at short notice, as if time on task was not an issue. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Yoka pulled out with a back injury and Kadiru (23-2), a German with a record of fighting largely unheralded opponents, was made a surprise replacement challenger at short notice. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

The Anantara Concorso Roma planned to change that last year, but it was cancelled at short notice as the Eternal City mourned the passing of Pope Francis. — Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for at short notice

• haliotis
• melilotus
• lotus
• motus
• microtus
• myotis