急きゅうに言いわれても

expression

(not possible) on such short notice

Fixed expression used with a negative sentence to mean that something cannot be done because the request or demand came too suddenly. Often used when someone is put on the spot.

• 急きゅうに言いわれても、すぐには答こたえられません。

  I can't answer right away if you ask me so suddenly.

• 急きゅうに言いわれても、準じゅん備びができていない。

  I'm not prepared when you tell me on such short notice.