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Meanings
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(UK) With very little warning or preparation time.
This was first introduced on November 7, 1960, but suspended on December 17 because of defects which caused explosions, and a steam service substituted at short notice, as described in our July issue.
1961 November, “Talking of Trains: "Blue trains" run again”, in Trains Illustrated, page 644:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| on short notice | US, alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
nl kort dag (with little warning or preparation time)