On a moment's notice Meaning in English
expression
AWN uh MOH-ments NOH-tis
ON uh MOH-ments NOH-tis
Definition
Very quickly, with little or no warning or preparation; immediately after being asked or told.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Used to describe readiness or quick action, often in work, emergencies, or travel. Synonymous with 'immediately' or 'right away', but highlights lack of prior warning. Often used with verbs like 'leave', 'help', 'respond', 'come'.
Spanish: de inmediato - con poca anticipaciónPortuguese (BR): de imediato - a qualquer momentoPortuguese (PT): de imediato - a qualquer momentoChinese (Simplified): 随时 - 立即Chinese (Traditional): 隨時 - 立即Hindi: बहुत कम समय में - तुरंतArabic: في لحظة - فوراًBengali: অল্প সময়ের নোটিশে - হঠাৎ করেইRussian: в любую минуту - по первому зовуJapanese: 即座に - すぐにVietnamese: ngay lập tức - chỉ trong chốc látKorean: 순식간에 - 즉시Turkish: bir anda - anındaUrdu: فوراً - اچانکIndonesian: segera - kapan saja
Example Sentences
She can leave on a moment's notice.
basic
Doctors must be ready on a moment's notice.
basic
She came to help me on a moment's notice.
basic
My boss expects me to travel on a moment's notice.
natural
We had to move out on a moment's notice when the storm hit.
natural
It's not easy to drop everything on a moment's notice.
natural