collocation · neutral
hand in one's notice
UK/hænd ɪn wʌnz ˈnəʊtɪs/US/hænd ɪn wʌnz ˈnoʊtɪs/HAND·in·one's·NO·tice
to formally inform your employer that you will leave your job, usually giving a period of notice
Examples
“He handed in his notice after finding a better position elsewhere.”
“She decided to hand in her notice and travel for six months.”
“Employees should check their contract before handing in their notice.”
Band 8 sentence
“After months of dissatisfaction with management, he finally handed in his notice, citing the need for a better work–life balance.”
Collocations
- hand in your notice
- hand in his notice
Word family
Common mistakes
give notice→hand in one's notice / give notice (both are used)
Say it for a higher band
5quit→6resign→7+hand in one's notice
Synonyms
resign
Easily confused
quit
“She quit her job without giving any explanation.”
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