On notice

If someone is “on notice,” he/she was warned or told about something.

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If someone is “on notice,” he/she was warned or told about something. Hong Kongers are “on notice,” or they were warned, that Beijing may interpret any negative messaging as a violation of the new security law. Putting someone or something “on notice” is usually threatening. A manager might put an employee “on notice,” which is a warning of possible future dismissal or punishment.

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