on notice
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used to indicate that someone has been warned or informed about something
The idiom "on notice" is often used to indicate that someone or something is under observation, alert, or scrutiny due to a specific reason or warning. Its origins lie in legal contexts, where formal notices or warnings are issued to inform individuals or entities of impending consequences or actions. In everyday usage, it is used to convey a sense of being aware that one's behavior or situation is being monitored.
- She put us on notice that she would not be available for interviews until after the trial.
- After several workplace violations, the employee was put on notice that further infractions would result in termination.
- The company was placed on notice by the environmental agency for failing to meet pollution control standards.
- The athlete's record-breaking performance put other competitors on notice that they would need to step up their game.
- The sudden appearance of a new market competitor put existing companies on notice to adapt to the changing business landscape.