at a moment's notice

prepositional phrase

Immediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.

“The soldiers were ready at a moment's notice.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. idiomaticImmediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.

    The soldiers were ready at a moment's notice.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
at the drop of a hat

Translations

Polish na zawołanie, w każdej chwili
  • na zawołanieTranslations
  • w każdej chwiliTranslations
  • w mgnieniu okaTranslations
Spanish sin antelación
  • sin antelaciónTranslations
Cite this entry
APA

at a moment's notice. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20a%20moment's%20notice

MLA

“at a moment's notice.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20a%20moment's%20notice. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at a moment's notice,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20a%20moment's%20notice.

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