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At short notice

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Urgency Connotation

The phrase suggests an urgent situation requiring quick action or decisions.

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He had to leave at short notice due to a family emergency.
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Potential Stress

Using 'at short notice' may imply a certain level of stress or inconvenience for the people involved.

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I had to find a babysitter at short notice, which was quite stressful.
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Work Context

Often used in a professional setting to describe sudden meetings, deadlines, or changes.

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Our boss scheduled a conference call at short notice, catching us off guard.
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