on short notice

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Definition of on short notice in English English dictionary: with little advance warning, suddenly, quickly
on notice: (deyim) When playing a best of game and one player is a single game or match away from losing they are said to be on notice
on notice: Having received notification. Once you are "on notice" you cannot claim that you were unaware of the matter. For example, when you receive a Court Summons, you are "on notice" that you must appear as ordered, and you can't plead ignorance
Once the allegation of potential sexual harassment is raised, all persons who have knowledge of the issue are on notice.

on short notice

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on Short no·tice

ôn şôrt nōtıs

/ˈôn ˈsʜôrt ˈnōtəs/ /ˈɔːn ˈʃɔːrt ˈnoʊtəs/

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