Webat short notice at a moment’s notice ( North American English also on short notice) not long in advance; without warning or time for preparation This was the best room we could get at such short notice. You must be ready to leave at a moment's notice. Extra Examples at this moment in time (informal) now, at the present time Webused when you have just noticed or remembered something, or had a sudden idea. Wait a moment—this isn't the right key. See moment in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary …
Notice Definition & Meaning Britannica Dictionary
WebIt originated in the USA in the 1850s as a variant of 'in a pig's eye'. Both phrases were used as expressions of incredulous disbelief and have the same meaning as 'tell it to the marines'. They may possibly be related to 'pigs might fly'. See this link for more on 'in a pig's ear'. Weba formal document or statement that tells someone to do something, or gives them information about something: The tenants refused to leave and have now been served … fish sausage production
Moment Definition & Meaning Britannica Dictionary
WebI'll explain that in a moment. [=shortly, soon] The crowd observed a moment of silence [=a short period of silent thought or prayer] for those who died in the tragedy. [+] more … Webat a moment's notice. With little time to prepare; immediately and at any time. Firefighters need to be able to spring into action at a moment's notice. I can't give a speech at a … : 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. Dictionary Entries Near at a moment's/minute's notice atamasco lily at a moment's/minute's notice at an advanced age See More Nearby Entries Cite this Entry Style “At a moment's/minute's notice.” fish sauce wok