at short notice
phrase · Collocation / phrase B1
Plain meaning
with very little warning or preparation time
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss with very little warning or preparation time in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed at short notice as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that at short notice can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
cancel at short noticearrange at short noticetravel at short notice
Watch out
Do not translate this phrase word by word. Learn it as a fixed expression and use it in the right register.